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In Reversal from Years Prior, Missouri Gov. Nixon Urges More Spending

For his first four State of the State speeches, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon called on lawmakers to slash government spending/ Times have changed.

For his first four State of the State speeches, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon called on lawmakers to slash government spending/ Times have changed.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.