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This week on the show: farmers in the Midwest still have some of their money in limbo after a huge bankruptcy late last year. Plus, Governor Nixon touts his new plan for job creation in Missouri, just as Republicans question his past efforts.

A new bill moving through the Missouri Senate aims to reform workers' compensation in the state. Backers say the move is badly needed to improve the business climate in Missouri. But there is little consensus on the specifics.

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A Missouri House committee has passed a proposed constitutional amendment that would place caps on all state spending. 

The almost simultaneous closings of two area mobile home parks have left residents searching for a new place to live. However, local help may make the move easier for some.

A 40-cent tax levy increase and $50 million bond issue have been unanimously approved by Columbia school board members, to go on the April ballot. The move came at last night's school board meeting.

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• Republican challengers to Claire McCaskill debate in forum
• State bill aims to prevent Gov. Nixon from creating a federally mandated health care exchange
• School board wants voters to eliminate trailers in public schools
  

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