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Mo. Digital News
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Missouri Digital News
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Missouri Digital News
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Missouri Digital News
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Missouri Governor Jay Nixon declined to say whether he would veto the controversial "right to work" bill. |
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Wrap: At a press conference Thursday, the governor refused to say whether he would veto the bill banning mandatory union membership.
| Actuality: | NIXON4.WAV |
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| Run Time: | 00:12 |
| Description: "I don't want to announce before they say anything whether I'd sign or veto it bcause you know there could be a lot of things in a lot of things before Christmas trees get to my desk." | |
Nixon says the act would not move our economy forward.
In a committee hearing Tuesday, Missouri Senators heard testimony from both sides on the bill.
From Jefferson City, I'm Elizabeth Hagedorn.
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Missouri Governor Jay Nixon said that after cutting jobs in the State work force, he hopes to find new ways to save the State money. |
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Wrap: Missouri Governor Jay Nixon says there are other cost-saving, efficient changes other than layoffs to reduce the budget.
| Actuality: | NIXON9.WAV |
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| Run Time: | 00:12 |
| Description: "I continue to believe that there are efficiencies in government that we can continue to get. I really believe that. That doesn't necessarily mean we'll be looking for additional reductions." | |
He says the recent merger of the Missouri Highway and Water Patrol will save the state three million a year without anymore layoffs.
From the state Capitol, I'm Elizabeth Hagedorn.
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Missouri's governor has concerns over the campaign to give St. Louis control of its police department. |
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Wrap: The governor's words came at a press conference Thursday for the Missouri Press Association and Associated Press.
Nixon says he's concerned local control would cause police officers to make decisions with political consequences in mind.
| Actuality: | NIXON10.WAV |
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| Description: "Those police officers, it's a very difficult job. They need to answer to their sargeant, to their captains, and to their majors. They don't need to answer to their aldermen and their committee men." | |
Nixon also says too much political involvement won't increase public safety or respect for law enforcement.
From Jefferson City, I'm Elizabeth Hagedorn.