by Marshall Griffin | Feb 13, 2024 | News, Politics / Govt
A tax relief package sponsored by U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo. 8th District, is waiting to be considered by the U.S. Senate. The bill would expand the size of the child tax credit for a three-year period and allow businesses to immediately deduct investments for...
by Marshall Griffin | Jan 18, 2024 | News, Politics / Govt
Eighth District U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, is co-sponsoring legislation with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, geared towards providing tax relief to both families and businesses. The companion bills contain numerous provisions, including: Expanding access to...
by Marshall Griffin | Jan 11, 2024 | Crime / Courts, News
Missouri can proceed with its lawsuit against China, but only on one count. A lower federal court tossed out the suit in 2022. However, on Wednesday the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis ruled that Missouri can sue the communist country over allegations...
by Anthony Morabith | Jan 3, 2024 | Agriculture, Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
Gov. Mike Parson has signed an executive order barring China and other foreign adversaries from owning Missouri agricultural land within a 10-mile radius of military sites. Parson said he is taking a proactive stance against any potential threats in case state...
by Marshall Griffin | Dec 22, 2023 | Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
A popular dish in Springfield-area Chinese restaurants would become the official dish of the state of Missouri under a pre-filed House bill. State Rep. Jamie Gragg, R-Ozark, sings the praises of “Springfield-style Cashew Chicken” which was invented by a Chinese...