by admin | Sep 28, 2000 | News
The circuit court judge hearing the lawsuit involving Hancock Amendment refunds is moving closer to a decision. The plaintiffs and the state say a decision could come within a few weeks. There’s a lot of optimism on the part of those who launched the legal...
by admin | Aug 18, 2000 | News
It appears certain the state Supreme Court will be hearing what some are calling the biggest tax refund case in Missouri history. It’s a case centering on the Hancock Amendment, which limits the amount of revenue the state can raise through taxes. Attorney Jim...
by admin | Jul 21, 2000 | Politics / Govt
The State Budget Director says record state revenue collections indicate a strong state economy. Individual income-tax collections hit an all-time high of 4.3 billion during the fiscal year, according to State Budget Director Mark Ward. He points out the state...
by admin | Jun 28, 2000 | Education, Politics / Govt
An increase in education spending highlights a $17 billion dollar state budget signed into law today by Governor Carnahan. The budget contains $174 million dollars more for education this year than last–a nearly 10% increase. It also raises spending on state...