Jay Nixon in 2011 gubernatorial press release


On Free Trade: Trade and direct investment between China & Missouri

We've opened new doors for Missouri businesses to sell their goods to China. This trade mission has been another step forward. In addition to the $100 million in export opportunities, the agreement with Zhejiang calls for the provincial government to facilitate $100 million in direct investment in Missouri businesses. Missouri businesses will benefit from continued collaboration, competition and growth in the Chinese market for years to come.
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release, "Zhejiang" Oct 27, 2011

On Energy & Oil: Supports public/private partnerships to develop clean energy

Gov. Nixon helped break ground for the Missouri Center for Waste to Energy. The center will convert methane gas into electricity. The center will provide educational opportunities for students at State Fair Community College in advanced energy systems. This public-private partnership is an innovative and cutting edge approach to supporting a local economy, while creating a clean, reliable source of energy.
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release, "Waste-to-Energy" Oct 11, 2011

On Government Reform: Will balance Missouri budget & keep AAA bond rating

"Unlike the folks in Washington, D.C., we balance our budgets here in Missouri each and every year," Gov. Nixon said. "We must protect Missouri's spotless AAA bond rating and keep the state's fiscal house in order. That's why comprehensive tax credit reform is essential."
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release, "Special Session" Aug 22, 2011

On Technology: Rail projects improve quality of life and create jobs

I applaud the Federal Railroad Administration for awarding Missouri this grant to purchase new, made-in-America railcars, which will improve passenger service between our state's two major metro areas and all stops in-between. This is an important step towards our ultimate goal of creating jobs and putting Missourians back to work planning, designing and building the rail lines of the future.
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release, "$268 million" Aug 10, 2011

On Civil Rights: To make Missouri great, need to advance civil rights

Making it easier to discriminate against people with disabilities or cancer, against women, older workers and minorities, and against those of different faiths and ethnicities will not help us create jobs or be more competitive in a global economy. To thrive in a global economy and uphold these values that we share, Missouri must be a state that continues to move forward--not backward--when it comes to civil rights and equal opportunity.
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release, "SB 188" Apr 29, 2011

On Education: We need federal dollars for our schools

Rejecting federal funds would have a harmful impact on schools. Schools are relying upon those funds in the supplemental budget to meet payroll and other expenses this year. The federal law that authorized these education funds was clear. If Missouri turns these funds away, they will go to schools in other states. Meanwhile, Missouri schools will be left frantically finding ways to cut hundreds of thousands of dollars from their budgets in the next few weeks.
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release, "Unemployment" Apr 1, 2011

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