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Governor Jay Nixon witnessed first-hand the needed repairs to Missouri's Capitol building during a tour of the basement Monday |
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Wrap: At one point during the tour, Nixon pulled a stalactite off the wall and gave it to a reporter, telling him it was a 'token of my esteem for your hard work.'
Senate Democratic Leader Joe Keaveny of St. Louis also touted the need for repairs.
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| Description: "As an elected representative, we're the stewards of the building. We need to make sure that we can pass this on in a good condition." | |
Nixon said the estimated cost for repairs is between 40 to 75 million dollars, but that could change depending on the various nature of the projects.
Reporting from the Capitol, I'm Steven Anthony, NewsRadio 1120 KMOX.
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Governor Jay Nixon toured the aging Capitol basement and said repairs are needed just a few years before the building turns one-hundred |
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Wrap: As he stepped through mud, looked at water damage on the walls, and even pulled a stalactite from the wall, Nixon said this only proves the need for repairs throughout the building.
He also said the repairs are needed so future generations can enjoy the Capitol.
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| Description: "Hopefully we can make this better for the public. Often times, people come in this building through the garage over here, which is just not a very historic way to look at this building." | |
When asked about the cost of repairs, Nixon said the estimated cost is between 40 to 75 million dollars.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Steven Anthony, NewsRadio 1120 KMOX.
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As Governor Jay Nixon toured an aging state Capitol basement, the Senate's top Republican says Capitol repairs have been a top issue of his for a long time. |
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Wrap: Senate Majority Leader Ron Richard told reporters after Nixon's news conference that Capitol repairs have been a priority of his through working with 3 governors and being Speaker of the House.
He said he's glad Nixon is paying attention to the issue as the need for repairs is growing.
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| Description: "Something better happen or we'll all be walking on mud. You've seen what's going on with the foundation. It's just an unsafe place to be. It's just not a good place to work and do business." | |
Nixon said the cost of repairs is estimated to be between 40 and 75 million dollars.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Steven Anthony, NewsRadio 1120 KMOX.