Jay Nixon

The 12th annual Sedalia Showcase, presented by EDSPC (Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County) and held Thursday, Aug. 18, featured guided tours of three local industries – Sierra Bullets, Starline Brass and Black Dawn.

Missouri elected officials, leaders in agriculture and supporters of the Missouri State Fair will join Governor Jay Nixon and First Lady Georganne Nixon at the 64th annual Governor’s Ham Breakfast on Thursday, Aug. 18.

Gov. Jay Nixon made a trip to the Coliseum on the Missouri State Fairgrounds this afternoon to sign three bills that will benefit Missouri farm families and agribusinesses across the state.

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo today announced they have made a friendly wager on the outcome of this year’s World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets. The series opens on Tuesday in Kansas City.

Sedalia, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon today visited the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia to announce nearly $4 million in upgrades to the property, which is being made possible through the Build Missouri initiative called for by the Governor in his State of the State Address, and passed with bi-partisan support in the General Assembly this year...

Gov. Jay Nixon  declared a state of emergency in Missouri as heavy rain, flooding and flash flooding continue to impact large portions of the state. The heavy rain associated with the severe weather already has led to flooding along many streams and rivers; at least one drowning has been reported in connection with the flooding in Missouri...

Gov. Jay Nixon spoke at the annual ham breakfast at the 2013 Missouri State Fair this morning (Aug. 15). The governor lead off his speech with comments concerning the rodeo clown in the Obama mask. As expected, that part of his speech was short and to the point before he went on to praise Missourians who reflect the best of Missouri's character.

Gov. Jay Nixon will join President Barack Obama at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg on Wednesday July 24. UCM was the foundation for the Governor’s Innovation Campus initiative, which offers students accelerated degree programs and apprenticeships in high-demand fields, reducing the time it takes to earn a degree and cutting student debt.

Governor Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency in Missouri today (Feb. 21) in response to severe winter weather that began early this morning, bringing hazardous travel and the possibility of power outages. The weather system has involved a mix of snow, sleet and ice throughout the state, with forecasts of 10 inches or more of snow in some parts of the state and a wintry mix across many other re