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July 2009

Gov. Nixon awards more than $7.3 million in drug task force, technology grants to local law enforcement agencies

July 29, 2009 - 36 police and sheriff's departments across Missouri will receive Recovery Act funds to strengthen enforcement efforts and prevention of drug crimes. Read more...

Gov. Nixon, seven other Governors sign agreement on developing high-speed rail

July 28, 2009 - Memorandum of Understanding calls for states, city of Chicago to work together in pursuing Recovery Act funds to develop high-speed rail corridors; Chicago-St. Louis given top priority, connection to Kansas City would follow. Read more...

Gov. Nixon announces $1.5 million in grant funding to help local authorities fight Internet crime

July 27, 2009 - Gov. Jay Nixon announced today that $1.5 million in grant funding has been awarded to 13 multi-jurisdictional initiatives across Missouri whose mission is to enforce the law against cyber crimes, such as illegal online enticement and child pornography. Read more...

Gov. Nixon announces $141 million in interest-free bonds for school construction projects

July 16, 2009 - Gov. Jay Nixon announced today that dozens of Missouri school districts will receive a combined $141,441,000 in interest-free federal bonds to pay for construction projects financed through voter-approved bond issuances. Read more...

Gov. Nixon signs legislation encouraging energy efficiency to save utility customers money

July 13, 2009 - Bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 376, was embraced by consumer advocates, environmental groups and investor-owned utilities. Read more...

Gov. Nixon signs bill to protect Missouri families from sudden foreclosures

July 10, 2009 - Gov. Jay Nixon today signed House Bill 836 & 753 into law to protect Missouri families from sudden foreclosures during these difficult economic times. Read more...

Gov. Nixon initiates public-private partnership in effort to bring broadband to all corners of Missouri

July 7, 2009 - Nixon issues request for partners in competition to win Recovery Act funding for expanding access to high-speed internet; deadline for notice of interest is July 13. Read more...