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Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says he's blocking the state from spending more than $46 million in order to balance the budget.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Governor Jay Nixon has approved spending more than $250 million more this fiscal year. Nixon signed legislation yesterday that includes $120 million in additional general revenue spending. The governor had requested the extra money, in part because lawmakers last year budgeted for an anticipated $50 million from a tobacco settlement that has not yet come...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Governor Jay Nixon's budget request for more money both this year and next faces big hurdles from lawmakers. Republican lawmakers this week raised concerns about approving new spending for this year at the same time the governor is withholding money from some priorities...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators will be taking their turn this week at putting together the state's next budget.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri House budget writers are expected to complete work this week on a spending plan for the fiscal year that starts in July.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Jay Nixon plans to discuss college affordability and funding for higher education.

WASHINGTON (ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated Press) — Bipartisan budget negotiators are working toward a modest budget agreement to replace tens of billions of dollars in spending cuts this year and next with longer-term savings and revenue from increased fees.

People looking to buy something often set a price limit for themselves. But as new research found, that may not be such a good idea — in fact, budgeting could even make you spend more.