by admin | Jan 31, 2007 | Legislature, Politics / Govt
A proposal to eliminate the state income tax on Social Security benefits could be greatly expanded by a House committee. House Speaker Rod Jetton (R-Marble Hill) tells a House committee he has expanded on his proposal to remove the state tax on Social Security...
by admin | Jan 30, 2007 | Politics / Govt
Governor Matt Blunt speaks to hundreds of people visiting the State Capitol to take part in Children’s Advocacy Day. The Governor stressed his commitment to improved access to quality health care, Internet safety, and the importance of a world class education....
by admin | Jan 26, 2007 | Legislature
House Speaker Rod Jetton hears a lot to like in Governor Blunt’s State of the State speech, especially since the governor endorsed one of his pet proposals. Jetton jokes that “It’s amazing what happens when the budget turns around and you have...
by admin | Jan 25, 2007 | News
When Democrat Bob Holden was Governor and tried to close some business tax loopholes, Republicans accused him of wanting to raise taxes on business. Now a Republican Governor wants to make some businesses pay 30-million dollars more in taxes and the rhetoric has...
by admin | Jan 24, 2007 | Health / Medicine, Legislature, Politics / Govt
Governor Blunt emphasizes health care, education and a tax cut in his third State of the State address. Blunt gives an upbeat assessment of the economy as he speaks to a joint session of the legislature. He says cuts to Medicaid two years ago saved the program and the...