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July 2010

Statement on the passage of the Wall Street Reform Legislation

July 15, 2010 - Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, Missouri’s chief securities regulator, releases statement regarding the passage of the Wall Street reform legislation bill

Gov. signs bill to support automotive industry and thousands of jobs in MO

July 15, 2010 - Bill signed during special legislative session will support Missouri's automotive industry and jobs.

New pre-existing condition health insurance plan now accepting applications

July 15, 2010 - Missouri Health Insurance Pool (MHIP) will be operating a new high-risk pool subsidized by $81 million in federal funding as part of national health care reform.

I-64 and Diverging Diamond win awards for innovation and cost-savings

July 15, 2010 - Missouri is one of six projects named today as winners in the America's Transportation Awards Mississippi Valley regional competition.

Gov. Nixon's statement on award of federal grant for St. Louis's Delmar Loop Trolley project

July 8, 2010 - Department of Transportation's award of $25 million for a $44 million transit project will serve the residents and visitors of St. Louis

Employers eligible for federal funds to cover early retiree health insurance claims

July 8, 2010 - $5 billion available under health care reform law

Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's reaffirm Mo's AAA status

July 7, 2010 - Continued fiscal discipline, mid-year cuts, careful spending and diverse economy cited as key drivers for top ranking

During Dexter plant visit, Gov. calls on General Assembly to reach agreement and pass Automotive Manufacturing Jobs Act

July 7, 2010 - Gov. Nixon calls on the General Assembly to pass the Missouri Automotive Manufacturing Jobs Act to help save thousands of automotive jobs and attract next-generation jobs to the state