Hancock decision looms

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...

Hancock headed to high court

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...

Missouri budget breaks records

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...

MO budget inked

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...