Gov. and First Lady Nixon join Missouri youth to plant trees in an effort to rebuild Joplin after devastating spring tornadoes.

Gov. Jay Nixon talks with students in the hallway of East Middle School, which was built in a former warehouse in 57 days to replace a school that was destroyed.

Gov. Nixon was joined by members of the St. Louis Cardinals on June 8, 2011 in Joplin to announce the "Teams Unite for Joplin" initiative to benefit victims of the devastating May 22 tornado.

Praised for his handling of recent natural disasters, MO Gov. Nixon tours tornado damage in Joplin, alongside television anchorman Brian Williams.

Gov. and First Lady Nixon walk the Katy Trail to show support for Missouri's outdoor attractions which benefit health, strengthen communities and enhance the economy.

A proponent of improving access to higher education, Gov. Nixon is calling for the expansion of Missouri's A+ Scholarship program to help more families afford college.

Gov. Nixon and First Lady Georgeanne are leading the Children in Nature Challenge, an effort to encourage Missourians to take advantage of state programs that educate children about nature through first-hand experiences.

Missouri Gov. Nixon’s Home Ownership Purchase Enhancement (HOPE) program provides incentives to jumpstart the housing market and create construction jobs.