In the midst of a global pandemic, Missouri lawmakers returned to the capital city and passed a budget package just under the wire Friday.
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Missourians will now owe no state tax on federal COVID-19 stimulus payments as a tax relief bill crossed the finish line Friday.
From transportation to controlled substances, here’s a breakdown of what the Senate tackled Wednesday — and how the bills have evolved.
“With no fee and no referral needed, we can get more people tested which is the key to reducing transmission.”
The House and Senate plan to go to conference later this week. Here’s a look at some major differences between the two budget plans.
“Missourians are not operating as if it were business as usual and neither should lawmakers.”
The act includes a sunset provision that would require reauthorization by the General Assembly after five years or otherwise phase out of practice.
The effort, spearheaded by state Reps. Shamed Dogan and Tracy McCreery, seeks to secure the release of Patty Prewitt after 34 years in prison.
“I have no problem with letting the people of the state of Missouri look at an issue again.”
May told the Biblical story of Jesus healing a man who had been blind from birth. It’s a story of redemption and grace, she said.