Jay Nixon in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009
On Corporations:
Require accountability for $500M in business tax credits
Jay will demand accountability from businesses receiving Missouri tax credits. This year, the state issued more than $500 million in tax credits. Some of those credits went to programs determined to be ineffective or inefficient.
The current system lacks focus and accountability. Jay Nixon will see that the state implements strong “clawback” provisions into every tax credit so that businesses live up to their promises and Missouri sees a return on its investment.
Source: 2008 Gubernatorial campaign website, nixonforgovernor.com
Nov 4, 2008
On Education:
Re-invest in our public school system
Jay Nixon believes that a quality education is the key to achieving the American Dream. We need to strengthen our education system from top to bottom so that every child, no matter where in Missouri that child lives or what that child’s parents do for
a living, has an opportunity to succeed.Jay is a living testament to the potential of our public school system, attending the Jefferson County schools as a kid and going on receive his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Missouri.
As Attorney General, Jay has seen first-hand the problems facing Missouri public schools. He knows that many of our school buildings are in poor shape, we need more technology in the classroom, our teachers are vastly underpaid, and too many of
our children are dropping out of high school. Simply put, there are children in Missouri who do not have adequate and equal access to a quality education. That must change. As Governor, Jay will make it a priority to re-invest in our public school system
Source: 2008 Gubernatorial campaign website, nixonforgovernor.com
Nov 4, 2008
On Energy & Oil:
Develop ethanol, wind, solar, & cellulosic-based biofuels
Jay supports the development of ethanol, wind, solar, bio-diesel and cellulosic-based biofuels here in Missouri. Working together with our farmers, ranchers and scientists, we can
develop a robust bio-fuel industry that protects our environment, lessens our dependence on foreign oil and reduces environmental impact.
Source: 2008 Gubernatorial campaign website, nixonforgovernor.com
Nov 4, 2008
On Health Care:
Every Missourian should have access to quality health care
Jay Nixon believes that every Missourian should have access to quality health care. Unfortunately, because of Governor Matt Blunt’s massive health care cuts in 2005, nearly 700,000 Missourians, including
121,000 children, do not have health insurance. As Governor, Jay will make it a priority to fix our broken health care system so Missourians can live longer, healthier lives and so that our state can lead the nation in medical research.
Source: 2008 Gubernatorial campaign website, nixonforgovernor.com
Nov 4, 2008
On Jobs:
Protect the jobs of today, while creating jobs of tomorrow
Jay Nixon believes that every Missourian who works hard and plays by the rules should be able to provide for their families and achieve their dreams. As Governor, Jay will invest in new technologies, bring members of
Missouri’s business communities together, and find creative ways to protect the jobs of today, while creating the jobs of tomorrow.
Source: 2008 Gubernatorial campaign website, nixonforgovernor.com
Nov 4, 2008
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