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January 20101

Mo receives millions for high-speed rail projects

January 29, 2010 - Missouri was awarded $31 million for high-speed rail projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Gov. Nixon meets with Alan Mulally of Ford Motor Co.

January 22, 2010 - Statement from Gov. Nixon after meeting with Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor Co.

Missouri to receive $6 million grant in energy sector job training funds

January 22, 2010 - DED announced that Missouri will receive a $6 million grant to train nearly 500 workers.

2010 Jobs Package will help create jobs now, lay foundation for long-term economic growth

January 21, 2010 - Gov. Nixon details key jobs priorities from State of the State during stops in St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia.

Gov. Nixon’s 2010 State of the State Address

January 20, 2010 - The video archive, transcript and informational documents from the 2010 State of the State Address are now available.

Governor’s proposal to streamline government

January 15, 2010 - Gov. Nixon announces plans to eliminate 31 boards and commissions, 473 appointed positions.

$247,285 in tax credits awarded to business in DREAM community

January 15, 2010 - The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced approval of state tax credits for a Trenton business under the Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) program to assist in the creation of new jobs and investment.

Dec 2009 state jobs report released

January 15, 2010 - Missouri’s unemployment rate increased slightly in December, according to data released today by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED).

DED announces latest Small Business Loan Program recipients

January 15, 2010 - The Missouri Department of Economic Development today announced the award of $25,000 low-interest loans to four small businesses as part of Gov. Jay Nixon’s Missouri Small Business Loan Program.

501,253 in tax credits awarded to two Kansas City businesses for jobs creation, new investment

January 13, 2010 - The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced approval of a total of $501,253 in state tax credits for two Kansas City businesses under the Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) program to assist in the creation of 100 new jobs and new investment of more than $4.6 million.

$446,330 in Youth Opportunities tax credits awarded to two St. Louis service organizations

January 13, 2010 - The Missouri Department of Economic Development today announced that two St. Louis organizations that offer various services to Missouri children have been approved for a total of $446,330 in Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) tax credits.

$94,289 in tax credits awarded to Hayti business for jobs creation, new investment

January 13, 2010 - The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced approval of state tax credits for a Hayti business under the Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) program to assist in the creation of new jobs and investment.

$75,000 in tax credits awarded to St. Louis not-for-profit

January 13, 2010 - The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that a St. Louis not-for-profit organization has been approved for tax credits under the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).

HOPE program to jumpstart housing market, create construction jobs

January 13, 2010 - Gov. Jay Nixon and State Treasurer Clint Zweifel today joined skilled craftsmen in St. Louis and Kansas City to kick off the Home Ownership Purchase Enhancement (HOPE) Program, a $15 million initiative designed to jumpstart the state's housing-construction industry.

Training for Tomorrow to expand programs that will enhance skills, get Missourians working quickly

January 11, 2010 - Gov. Nixon announces $12 million initiative to train Missourians for high-tech, high-demand careers.

$1.3 million in additional CDBG funding available under the ARRA

January 11, 2010 - The Missouri Department of Economic Development has announced a project that will receive $1.3 million of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

Plan to retool economic incentive programs to spark growth of Missouri businesses

January 8, 2010 - Helping existing Missouri businesses grow is the fastest and most reliable way to create jobs and jumpstart the state's economy, Gov. Jay Nixon said today during tours of major employers in St. Louis and Jackson.

Enhanced Enterprise Zone designation granted to mid-Missouri county

January 6, 2010 - The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced approval of Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) designation within Cole County and parts of Jefferson City. This designation will allow city and county officials to continue to move forward with economic development efforts.

$3.2 million in grants to train workers in green jobs

January 6, 2010 - Governor Jay Nixon announced today that Missouri will receive $3.2 million in grants to train workers for careers in the green efficiency and renewable energy industries.

Plan would make growth of existing Mo employers 1st priority for economic development

January 5, 2010 - Helping existing Missouri businesses grow is the fastest and most reliable way to create jobs and jumpstart the state's economy, Gov. Jay Nixon said today during tours of major employers in Kansas City and Springfield.

State releases Dec 2009 general revenue report

January 5, 2010 - State Budget Director Linda Luebbering announced today that 2010 fiscal year-to-date net general revenue collections declined 10.6 percent compared to fiscal year 2009, from $3.7 billion last year to $3.3 billion this year.

2010 Jobs Package to be centerpiece of annual gubernatorial address

January 5, 2010 - Gov. Jay Nixon will detail his legislative and economic priorities during his 2010 State of the State Address at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20.

Officials announce FY 2011 consensus revenue estimate, adjusted CRE for FY 2010

January 4, 2010 - Gov. Jay Nixon was joined today by Senate Appropriations Chairman Rob Mayer and House Budget Chairman Allen Icet in announcing the state's Consensus Revenue Estimate (CRE) for Fiscal Year 2011, which begins July 1, 2010.

Dept of Ag encourages Mo farm operations to apply for value-added grants

January 4, 2010 - The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) has announced that grants are available to assist farmers with business planning expenses for projects that develop, process or market Missouri agricultural goods.

Standard & Poor's report reaffirms AAA bond rating for Mo

Report by rating service Standard & Poor's, again gives Missouri the highest credit rating possible for its general obligation debt.