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http://themissouritimes.com/8638/koster-addresses-demo-days-crowd-breakfast/
Democratic candidates, and supporters alike gathered this morning following the first night of Democrat Days, at the Hannibal Inn, in Hannibal, Missouri.
Koster addresses Democrat Days crowd over breakfast
Koster addresses Demo Days crowd over breakfast -
http://themissouritimes.com/8632/association-profile-freedom-road-riders/
The objectives of The Freedom of Road Riders have evolved since the group’s inception.
Association Profile: Freedom of Road Riders
Association Profile: Freedom of Road Riders -
http://themissouritimes.com/8628/progress-missouri-grows-influence-capitol/
Progress Missouri inspires discord along party lines, but no group has been as successful at getting the Capitol talking.
Progress Missouri grows in influence at Capitol
Progress Missouri grows in influence at Capitol -
http://themissouritimes.com/8625/rising-star-ryan-burke/
Ryan Burke started early. After transferring to the University of Missouri – Columbia, Burke interned with Rep Jeff Roorda, D-Barnhart. He would serve as Roorda’s LA through the summer and fall of 2007. Burke immediately found his passion, and he has been a staple of Democratic politics in Missouri ever since.
Rising Star: Ryan Burke
Rising Star: Ryan Burke -
http://themissouritimes.com/8623/roorda-looking-continue-democrat-legacy-22nd/
Rep. Jeff Roorda, D-Barnhart, announced his candidacy for the 22nd Senate district one year ago at the Hannibal Democrat Days. Since then, the four-term representative has earned a wide lead in fundraising and appears to be on track to hold a key Democratic seat.
Roorda looking to continue Democrat legacy in the 22nd
Roorda looking to continue Democrat legacy in the 22nd -
http://themissouritimes.com/8620/lafaver-tax-relief-bill-bi-partisan-support/
A tax cut focusing on the bottom 60 percent of wage earners in Missouri got bi-partisan support out of committee, and the Democratic sponsor says the bill has wide support on both sides of the aisle.
LaFaver tax relief bill has bi-partisan support
LaFaver tax relief bill has bi-partisan support
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http://themissouritimes.com/8618/tax-cut-receives-democratic-support/
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Paul Curtman, R-Pacific, will adjust tax rates based on inflation. Currently, Missouri’s tax code remains dated, with the top rate in the state applying to all income over $9,000 dollars. There are nine other brackets below $9,000 as the code was originally written in the 1930’s.
Tax cut receives Democratic support
Tax cut receives Democratic support -
http://themissouritimes.com/8615/sifton-pushes-major-legislation-maintains-bipartisan-friendships/
Sen. Scott Sifton, D-St. Louis, says the body works well across the aisle, but that his party still has lines drawn in the sand.
Sifton pushes major legislation and maintains bi-partisan friendships
Sifton pushes major legislation and maintains bipartisan friendships
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http://themissouritimes.com/8603/oral-chemo-parity-heads-nixons-desk/
Missouri lawmakers have sent a bill to Gov. Jay Nixon's desk that would reduce the cost of prescription chemotherapy drugs after insurance companies, pharmacists and patient advocacy groups reached a compromise after years of debate.
Oral Chemo parity heads to Nixon's desk
Oral Chemo parity heads to Nixon's desk
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http://themissouritimes.com/8592/medical-malpractice-bill-gets-final-approval-house/
With hundreds of medical doctors in the capitol, the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate worked on measures changing how lawsuits against medical professionals are handled. Missouri lawmakers approved language that would change malpractice lawsuits from common law claims to statutory cause-of-action claims.
Medical Malpractice bill gets final approval from House
Medical Malpractice bill gets final approval from House -
http://themissouritimes.com/8586/staff-profile-lisa-buhr/
Buhr, who has been working for Frame since last may, has worked with the state for 15 years, with both the professional registration and department of labor. Labor is the standout issue for Buhr who spent her time with the Department of Labor, working in prevailing wage outreach.
Staff Profile: Lisa Buhr
Staff Profile: Lisa Buhr
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http://themissouritimes.com/8578/changes-child-abuse-registry-debated-committee/
The bill creates a tiered system for the active child abuse offenders registry operated by the Division of Children in the Department of Family Services. There would be three tiers. The first is for the worst offenders – sexual abusers, the worst physical abuse, and multiple offenders; the people on this list would never be eligible to be removed. The second tier is for some violent offenders and requires a term on the list of 10 years. The last tier is the main concern of the bill’s cosponsor, Rep. Rory Ellinger, D-University City. That tier is for one-time and unsubstantiated offenses. People on this list can appeal the listing after five years.
Changes to child abuse registry debated in committee
Changes to child abuse registry debated in committee -
http://themissouritimes.com/8563/four-gun-bills-heard-committee/
Four gun bills came before the General Laws committee today.
General Laws hears slew of gun bills
General Laws hears slew of gun bills.
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http://themissouritimes.com/8558/three-election-bills-heard-committee/
Early this morning the Committee on Elections met in house hearing room five.
Three election bills heard in committee
Three election bills heard in committee
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http://themissouritimes.com/8554/ellinger-withdraws-race-86th-district-medical-reasons/
"I am announcing my withdrawal today in order to provide as much time as possible for residents of the 86th District to consider running for this seat,” Rep. Rory Ellinger, D-University City, wrote. “Filing closes March 25. However, my office remains open and we will continue legislative work until my term ends in January 2015."
Ellinger withdraws from race in 86th District for medical reasons
Ellinger withdraws from race in 86th District for medical reasons
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http://themissouritimes.com/8535/tax-bill-passes-house-receives-bipartisan-support/
Rep. Paul Curtman, R-Pacific, said he sees the bill not as much of a cut but as tax reform. What the bill would do is adjust Missouri tax brackets using the Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Department of Labor. Tax brackets in Missouri have not changed since implemented in 1931. Income is taxed in nine different percentages for the first $9,000. Anything over $9,000 is taxed at 6 percent.
Tax bill passes House, receives bipartisan support
Tax bill passes House, receives bipartisan support
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http://themissouritimes.com/8528/staff-profile-tucker-jobes-chief-staff-sen-david-sater/
Tucker Jobes did not plan to stay in politics.
Sen. David Sater’s, R-Barry County, Chief of Staff interned for Sen. Jack Goodman in 2006. He had already graduated from college but was considering going to law school. Then the economy crashed in 2008 and the thought of hanging around Jefferson City suddenly appealed to him.
Staff Profile: Tucker Jobes, Chief of Staff for Sen. David Sater
Staff Profile: Tucker Jobes, Chief of Staff for Sen. David Sater
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http://themissouritimes.com/8516/bill-expands-aircraft-part-exemption-indefinitely/
SB 777, sponsored by Sen. Brian Nieves, R-Washington, renews the tax exemption for replacement parts and equipment used on aircraft set to expire Jan. 1, 2015. The bill expands the exemption indefinitely. It also creates a sales and use tax exemption for airplanes sold to non-Missouri residents. The bill was heard in the Senate Ways and Means Committee on Thursday.
Bill expands aircraft part exemption indefinitely
Bill expands aircraft part exemption indefinitely
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http://themissouritimes.com/8523/association-profile-missouri-alliance-freedom/
The Missouri Alliance for Freedom is one of the newest grassroots liberty organizations to form in Missouri. The organization is headed by its president Ryan Johnson, who has been involved in Missouri politics for the better part of ten years, and is also a veteran of the armed forces.
Association Profile: Missouri Alliance for Freedom
Association Profile: Missouri Alliance for Freedom -
http://themissouritimes.com/8515/schatz-challenge-nieves-says-primary-process-may-subverted/
Representative, Dave Schatz, R-Washington, is challenging a sitting senator from his own party, citing concerns that the possibility that the primary process could be subverted.
Looking like Schatz vs. Jones to Replace Nieves in the 26th
Schatz to challenge Nieves -
http://themissouritimes.com/8509/alferman-files-district-61-seat/
He feels his combination of working at the capitol as the legislative assistant for Rep. Mike Cierpoit, R-Lee’s Summit, and holding the office of alderman for the City of Hermann that provide the proper mixture of experience preparing him for 61st District House seat he filed for on Tuesday.
Alferman files for District 61 seat
Justin Alferman files for District 61 seat
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http://themissouritimes.com/8499/wake-execution-house-hears-bill-adding-oversight-doc/
Barely 12 hours after Missouri executed yet another death-row convict while under national scrutiny over its execution methods, the Missouri House of Representatives heard a bill in the Judiciary Committee that would add legislative oversight to the Department of Corrections.
In wake of execution, House hears bill adding oversight to DOC
In wake of execution, House hears bill adding oversight to DOC
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http://themissouritimes.com/8497/bill-put-economic-development-office-israel/
SB 812, sponsored by Sen. Mike Parson, R-Bolivar was heard in the Jobs, Economic Development, and Local Government Committee on Wednesday. The bill would force Missouri to place an economic development office in Israel under the condition that the funds are appropriated.
Bill would put Economic Development office in Israel
Bill would put office in Israel -
http://themissouritimes.com/8488/year-starts-lower-collections-missouri/
According to the Revenue report form the State Budget Office, Missouri’s total monthly collections decreased 5.65 percent when comparing January 2013 and January 2014, from $816 million to $770 million.
Year starts with lower collections for Missouri
Year starts with lower collections for Missouri -
http://themissouritimes.com/8480/truman-provides-example-education-debate/
Sen. Kurt Schaefer, R-Columbia, has lead the charge for higher education reform, specifically asking public University presidents to present detailed information – graduation rates, student loan default rates, and student retention rates. Schaefer also wants to find out how tax dollars are spent at the University in order to trim the administrative fat and commit more money to the classroom.“Those are all very appropriate things to looks at,” Truman State University President Troy Paino said.
Truman provides example on education debate
Truman provides example on education debate -
http://themissouritimes.com/8483/missouri-lawmakers-weigh-ethics-reform-bills/
Missouri lawmakers in both chambers heard more than half a dozen bills today that would make a slew of changes to the states campaign finance and ethics laws as well as change term limit restrictions.
Missouri lawmakers weigh ethics reform bills
Missouri lawmakers weigh ethics reform bills
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http://themissouritimes.com/8475/lamping-filing-re-election-will-serve-campaign-chair-schweich/
Sen. John Lamping, R-St. Louis, decided to not file for re-election today for District 24 seat.
“I’m most proud of governing through the eyes of ordinary citizens,” Lamping said. “I took a different approach to governing.”
Lamping will serve as the 2014 campaign chair for State Auditor Tom Schweich’s reelection campaign.
Lamping not filing for re-election, will serve as campaign chair for Schweich
Lamping not filing for re-election
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http://themissouritimes.com/8466/republicans-meet-filing-elections/
Missouri Republicans gathered this morning in House Hearing Room 3 before making their way to the Secretary of States office to file for election and re-election.
Republicans meet before filing for elections
Republicans meet before filing for elections -
http://themissouritimes.com/8459/neth-will-seek-re-election/
Rep. Myron Neth, R-Liberty, told The Missouri Times that he will not be seeking a third term, opening up a poachable seat for House Democrats hoping to chip away at the Republican super majority.
Neth will not seek re-election
Neth will not seek re-election
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http://themissouritimes.com/8453/lawmakers-announce-plans-rebuild-fulton-state-mental-hospital/
Saying his fellow lawmakers were “all in,” House Budget Chairman Rick Stream, R-Kirkwood, unveiled his proposal to fund the rebuild of the state’s only maximum-security mental hospital in Fulton.
Lawmakers announce plans to rebuild Fulton State Mental Hospital
Lawmakers announce plans to rebuild Fulton State Mental Hospital -
http://themissouritimes.com/8392/association-profile-missouri-independent-bankers-association/
The Missouri Independent Bankers Association represents 178 banks in the state.
The goal of the association is to work for the policy interests of community banks. In the current legislative session, the association is focused on bills to change the Unification Commission Code, condo foreclosure where banks have been responsible for fees in arrears, and making patent trolls illegal. The association is taking a particular interest in SB 705, which allows for the public trading of municipal bonds.
Association Profile: Missouri Independent Bankers Association
Association Profile: Missouri Independent Bankers Association -
http://themissouritimes.com/8443/committee-hears-tanf-snap-bills/
A hearing was held today by the Committee on Government Oversight and Accountability, concerning four bills related to benefits programs.
Committee hears TANF and SNAP bills
Committee hears TANF and SNAP bills -
http://themissouritimes.com/8433/qa-lt-gov-peter-kinder/
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder talked with The Missouri Times about the state of the Republican party before Lincoln Days.
Q&A with Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder
Q&A with Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder
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http://themissouritimes.com/8435/committee-hears-bills-looking-put-rtw-ballot/
Marking another sign that Republicans are serious about Right-to-Work legislation, two bills came before the Workforce Development and Workplace Safety committee in the House today that would give Missouri voters the opportunity to reject or deny RTW status.
Committee hears bills looking to put RTW on the ballot
Committee hears bills looking to put RTW on the ballot -
http://themissouritimes.com/8429/political-neophite-faces-uphill-battle-29th/
Addison Newberry, a 23-years-old security guard at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City has announced plans to run for State Representative in the 29th district currently held by leading House Republican Noel Torpey of Independence.
Political Neophite Faces Uphill Battle in the 29th
Political Neophite Faces Uphill Battle in the 29th
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http://themissouritimes.com/8425/history-looking-back-kindly-matt-blunts-tenure-governor/
As 2016 approaches, Republicans are focusing huge resources on winning the Governor’s mansion, which they haven’t held since the single term of Matt Blunt. Blunt’s time in office is, for Republican elected officials, the yardstick against which any other serious contender for the office will be measured.
History looking back more kindly on Matt Blunt's tenure as Governor
History looking back more kindly on Matt Blunt's tenure as Governor -
http://themissouritimes.com/8417/statewide-candidates-strut-stuff-party-support/
Lincoln Days events gave candidates for statewide offices a chance to get the pulse of everyday Republicans on the issues that matter to them and the ability to hype their particular accomplishments.
Statewide candidates strut their stuff for party support
Statewide candidates strut their stuff for party support -
http://themissouritimes.com/8412/hegeman-likely-shoe-receiving-graves-endorsement-johnson-dropping/
Plenty of observers around the state expected the 12th Senate district Republican primary to be a well-contended and entertaining race. But after yet another shift in the political landscape, it would appear that former state Rep. Dan Hegeman moved one step closer to locking up the seat ahead of the 2014 elections.
Hegeman likely a shoe-in after receiving Graves endorsement, Johnson dropping out
Hegeman likely a shoe-in after receiving Graves endorsement, Johnson dropping out
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http://themissouritimes.com/8399/five-questions-jeff-roe/
Five questions with: Jeff Roe
Five questions with: Jeff Roe -
http://themissouritimes.com/8396/education-leaders-spar-streams-school-transfer-bill/
A bill filed in the Missouri House that would change how the state handles students in unaccredited school districts is likely to be the site of a contentious debate this session as lawmakers and educators continue to solve the state’s student transfer problem.
Education leaders to spar over Stream’s school transfer bill
Education leaders to spar over Stream’s school transfer bill -
http://themissouritimes.com/8382/telecom-bills-moving-quickly-broad-support/
Two weeks ago, Ewell Lawson, Manager of Government Operations for the Missouri Association of Municipal Utilities was the most vocal opponent of SB 650 and 653, sponsored by Sen. Brad Lager, R-Savannah. He was singing a different tune in the House Utilities hearing for the bills on Thursday.
Telecom bills moving quickly with broad support
Telecom bills moving quickly with broad support
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http://themissouritimes.com/8375/house-gives-early-approval-multiple-tax-cuts/
The Missouri House of Representatives gave preliminary approval to a number of tax cut measures today, likely signaling a coming battle with their counterparts in the Missouri senate and Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon.
House gives early approval to multiple tax cuts
House gives early approval to multiple tax cuts
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http://themissouritimes.com/8368/nixon-addresses-rally-mental-health/
Gov. Jay Nixon appeared before a crowded rally today to talk about the importance of funding mental health services in the state.
Nixon addresses rally for mental health
Nixon addresses rally for mental health -
http://themissouritimes.com/8361/democrat-tax-plan-uses-tiered-system/
First-term Representative Jon Carpenter, D-Gladstone, has an alternative tax cut plan that was heard in the Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday.
HB 1328 uses a tiered system: 4 percent on a taxpayer’s first $30,000 in income, 6 percent between $30,000 and $300,000, and 8 percent on anything over $300,000.
Democrat tax plan uses tiered system
Democrat tax plan uses tiered system
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http://themissouritimes.com/8357/oral-chemo-parity-passes-senate/
The Missouri senate gave preliminary approval to a bill that aims to lower treatment costs for certain cancer patients. The bill was passed on Tuesday when it was unexpectedly brought to the floor.
Oral chemo parity passes senate
Oral chemo parity passes senate -
http://themissouritimes.com/8352/casey-remembered-great-person/
Former Senator Ryan McKenna of Jefferson County put it best: some legislators dive into the day-to-day agenda with zeal, pumping out important bills. The late Ron Casey’s impact was felt in a different way.
Ron Casey's colleagues remember his life
Ron Casey's colleagues remember his life
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http://themissouritimes.com/8345/right-work-legislation-leaves-committee/
Marking the first significant move forward for the legislation, a Right-to-Work bill was voted out of committee in the House today by a party line vote of 8-4.
Right-to-Work legislation leaves committee
Right-to-Work legislation leaves committee -
http://themissouritimes.com/8325/senate-dials-back-amendment-nra-announces-opposition/
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Senate removed an amendment on to a bill which nullifies some federal gun laws after the National Rifle Association announced opposition to the bill because of the amendment. The move came after a lengthy filibuster on a motion to reconsider, an infrequently-employed method of bringing back a previous action like bill perfection.
Senate dials back amendment after NRA announces opposition
Senate dials back amendment after NRA announces opposition
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http://themissouritimes.com/8314/lobbyist-profile-mark-rhoads/
Mark Rhoads political philosophy in his words is described as “business friendly”. This is the philosophy that has kept him working in the capitol in one capacity or another for over 30 years.
Lobbyist Profile: Mark Rhoads
Lobbyist Profile: Mark Rhoads
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http://themissouritimes.com/8306/conservatives-wary-nixonkraus-tax-compromise/
Just hours after details first began to emerge about a tax cut compromise between Gov. Jay Nixon and Republican Sen. Will Kraus, some conservative members of the Missouri legislature began calling the deal a non-starter.
Conservatives wary of Nixon/Kraus tax compromise
Conservatives wary of Nixon/Kraus tax compromise
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http://themissouritimes.com/8304/association-profile-missouri-insurance-coalition/
The Missouri Insurance Coalition tracks about 200 insurance related bills in the Missouri General Assembly every year; that does not count financial, transportation, or other bills dealing with tangential insurance concerns.
The coalition represents hundreds of insurance companies, composed in about 80 different groups, in every realm of insurance, including automobile, homeowner, and health. It was founded in 1979 specifically to represent property insurance companies.
Association Profile: Missouri Insurance Coalition
Association Profile: Missouri Insurance Coalition -
http://themissouritimes.com/8302/missouri-right-life-perplexes-legislators-opposition-economic-bills/
Missouri Right to Life opposes two current bills Rep. Noel Torpey, R-Kansas City, is sponsoring; bills that have nothing to do with abortion. HB 1310 is a bill for angel tax credits to be awarded to startups. HB 1495 is also related to startups but with the Missouri Technology Commission matching funds raised by non-profits for startup businesses.
While most startups are tech based, some of the credits or funding in Torpey’s bills could go to scientific research facilities. This is what Right to Life has an issue with. Of those research labs, the group contends some could be conducting embryonic stem cell research or cloning experiments.
Missouri Right to Life perplexes legislators with opposition to economic bills
Missouri Right to Life perplexes legislators with opposition to economic bills
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http://themissouritimes.com/7973/education-bill-dealing-transfers-accreditation-lengthy-hearing/
In a lengthy committee debate, Sen. David Pearce, R-DISTRICT, pitched his broad education reform package aimed at changing the way the state accredits public schools and handles transfer students from districts that have lost accreditation.
Education bill dealing with transfers, accreditation, has lengthy hearing
Education bill dealing with transfers, accreditation, has lengthy hearing
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http://themissouritimes.com/7814/financial-reports-missouri-house/
A quick breakdown of House fundraising numbers, highlighting party leadership on both sides a few Majority members that are likely to run for higher office or seek leadership positions.
Financial Reports of the Missouri House
Financial Reports of the Missouri House -
http://themissouritimes.com/7622/future-uncertain-low-income-housing-tax-credit-program/
Gov. Jay Nixon made a deal with Republican senators during the special session earlier this month. Nixon would get his Boeing package, which included $150 million annually in tax credits for the aerospace behemoth if the company chose to bring its new 777x-manufacturing project to Missouri. Members of the Senate who have championed tax credit reform would not filibuster or substantively slow down the bill’s process and in exchange, Nixon would make certain concessions on the state’s $600 million tax credit program.
Future uncertain for low-income housing tax credit program
Future uncertain for low income housing tax credit program -
http://themissouritimes.com/7619/labor-took-leading-role-crafting-boeing-deal/
Labor leaders announced a 24-hour work schedule on any Boeing related projects, the announcement was an added bonus from perhaps Missouri’s biggest advantage in the bidding war for Boeing — a union workforce with training and experience working in aerospace that was willing to work with Boeing.
Labor took leading role in crafting Boeing deal
Labor took leading role in crafting Boeing deal
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http://themissouritimes.com/7615/nixon-names-mckenna-labor-director-fowler-probation-parole/
Gov. Jay Nixon announced two new gubernatorial appointments today for sitting lawmakers, Rep. Dennis Fowler, R-Dexter and Sen. Ryan McKenna, D-Jefferson County.
Nixon names McKenna as Labor Director, Fowler to Probation and Parole
Nixon names McKenna as Labor Director, Fowler to Probation and Parole
LaFaver tax relief bill has bi-partisan support
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – A tax cut focusing on the bottom 60 percent of wage earners in Missouri got bi-partisan support out of committee, and the Democratic sponsor says the bill has wide support on both sides of the aisle. The bill, HB 1120 sponsored by Jeremy LaFaver, D-Kansas City, […]
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Tax cut receives Democratic support
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Marking a shift in the normally partisan votes on tax policies, Missouri Democrats almost unanimously supported a bill last week that would adjust Missouri tax brackets by using the Consumer Price Index. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Paul Curtman, R-Pacific, will adjust tax rates based on […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – According to the Revenue report form the Division of Budget and Planning, Missouri’s total monthly collections decreased 5.65 percent when comparing January 2013 and January 2014, from $816 million to $770 million. Sales tax decreased 9.6 percent from $182 million to $164 million. License fees and […]
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History looking back more kindly on Matt Blunt’s tenure as Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — As 2016 approaches, Republicans are focusing huge resources on winning the Governor’s mansion, which they haven’t held since the single term of Matt Blunt. Blunt’s time in office is, for Republican elected officials, the yardstick against which any other serious contender for the office will be measured. […]
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Roorda looking to continue Democrat legacy in the 22nd
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Rep. Jeff Roorda, D-Barnhart, announced his candidacy for the 22nd Senate district one year ago at the Hannibal Democrat Days. Since then, the four-term representative has earned a wide lead in fundraising and appears to be on track to hold a key Democratic seat. Roorda’s resume […]
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