Missouri Senate to work on state budget – without proposed ban on state spending of diversity initiatives
The state budget proposal is set to take center stage next week in the Missouri Senate. The latest version does not include a proposed ban on state spending of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The Senate Appropriations Committee took out the House...
Aftermath of Senator Mike Moon’s marriage comments about 12-year-olds
State Sen. Mike Moon’s comments about young kids marrying with a parent’s permission have sparked widespread criticism in Missouri and nationally. State Rep. Peter Merideth, D-St. Louis, pressed Moon during a House committee hearing on Moon’s bill that would ban...
Missouri House passes $1 billion tax cut plan
The Missouri House of Representatives has passed a proposed $1 billion tax cut plan. The Republican bill would reduce the corporate income tax from 4% to 2% next year. Beginning in 2025, the rate could drop another 1% if the state meets certain revenue goals. Under...
Legislative effort heats up to defund Missouri’s libraries
State aid to Missouri’s libraries could be in danger. State House Budget Committee Chairman Cody Smith, R-Carthage, is proposing to cut all state funding, roughly $4.5 million, in the next state budget. He opposes the Missouri Library Association, the ACLU, and the...FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
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Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices - Missourinet
Efforts are underway to shorten the wait times at privately-run license offices in Missouri, which contract with the...
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Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/09/07/missouri-department-of-revenue-working-to-shorten-lines-at-license-offices/
Missouri PSC argues optional Time-Of-Use rate plan saves money
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/09/07/missouri-psc-argues-optional-time-of-use-rate-plan-saves-money/
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