Current state law allows Missouri counties to freeze property tax increases for homeowners who are eligible for Social Security benefits. On Wednesday, that law is set to change to clarify that homeowners must be at least 62 years old to become eligible. Sen. Tony...
A crime-fighting package is on deck to become Missouri law next month. Senate Bill 754 is sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville. It started off as legislation to honor a St. Joseph Police Department canine officer. In 2021, a St. Joseph Police Department...
The General Assembly is taking a look at a bill that authorizes Missouri counties to freeze property tax increases for seniors over the age of 62. The bill that originally passed the legislature and was signed into law by the governor last year unintentionally left...
One bill that made it to the finish line and passed the Missouri Legislature has been vetoed by Gov. Mike Parson. Senate Bill 189 was a wide-ranging crime package. The main highlights include bolstering penalties for assault on a law enforcement animal, streamlining...
Missouri’s senior citizens are one step away from getting some tax relief. The state Legislature has passed a bipartisan tax relief plan for seniors. The bill would allow counties to freeze the property tax rates of Missouri seniors when the seniors turn 65. It would...
