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House committee passes new version of income tax elimination resolution
JEFFERSON CITY — An effort to let voters decide whether to eliminate the state income tax passed out of committee on Wednesday with new revisions that would tie the reduction in income tax to … more
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Predictions vary on impact of dropping income tax
JEFFERSON CITY — Eliminating individual income tax has been a top priority for Gov. Mike Kehoe, but many interest groups argue over how it will affect the average Missourian. Proponents argue … more
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House committee hears childcare bill for the fourth year in a row
JEFFERSON CITY — A bill focused on making childcare more affordable through tax credits was heard on Tuesday by the House Committee of Economic Development. HB 2409, introduced by Rep. Brenda … more
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Public education supporters rally against funding cuts
JEFFERSON CITY — Teachers, parents, students and other advocates from across the state gathered at the Capitol on Tuesday to lobby against funding cuts for Missouri public schools. They held a … more
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House hears bills to protect religious gatherings from state regulation
Two bills that would allow houses of worship to continue in-person services during public health emergencies were heard by the House Emerging Issues Committee. Rep. Cathy Jo Loy, R-Carthage, … more
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Groups urge lawmakers to back elimination of income tax
JEFFERSON CITY — About 20 members of Americans for Prosperity Missouri and MO Tax Relief Now gathered inside the Missouri State Capitol rotunda on Tuesday to listen to remarks from Missouri … more
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Teachers could be fired over gender transition conversations
JEFFERSON CITY — A bill that aims to stop transgender conversation in classrooms had a contentious hearing Tuesday in the Senate Education Committee. Senate Bill 1085, sponsored by Sen. Joe … more
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House moves to block peace officer licenses to non-citizens
JEFFERSON CITY — House Republicans gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a bill that would allow peace officer license applications to be denied if the applicant is a noncitizen. Peace officers … more
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Suit over gerrymandered districts gets court hearing
JEFFERSON CITY — Media and lawyers packed into a small courtroom on the fourth floor of the Cole County Courthouse on Tuesday as Judge Brian Stumpe heard arguments regarding the use of the … more
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House takes first step on property tax changes
JEFFERSON CITY — House lawmakers took the first step Wednesday toward making changes to the state’s property tax system. The Missouri House of Representatives voted to move forward House … more
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Bill aims to end sales tax on food
JEFFERSON CITY — Local officials pushed back Wednesday against a Senate bill that would end both state and local sales tax on food and grocery items. Senate Bill 1239’s sponsor, Sen. Mary … more
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House bill promises to support student press freedom
JEFFERSON CITY — A bill that would give student journalists greater protection against censorship was heard by a House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee on Wednesday. House Bill … more
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Lawmakers consider granting immunity to MoDOT contractors
JEFFERSON CITY — The House is considering a bill that would shield some private contractors for the Missouri Department of Transportation from lawsuits the same way the government itself is … more
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Senate weighs ending statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse
JEFFERSON CITY — Victims of childhood sexual abuse fought for legislation to eliminate the statute of limitations in a Senate hearing Wednesday. Senate Bill 1140 would remove any time limit on … more
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Families push back against developmental disability program cuts
JEFFERSON CITY — Members of the House Budget Committee vowed Wednesday to find a way to fund two programs that help support at-home care and daytime activities for Missourians with developmental … more
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Committee passes bill extending physical activity for K-12 students
JEFFERSON CITY — A House committee passed a bill Wednesday that would increase physical activity requirements for K-12 students in public schools. House Bill 2748, sponsored by Rep. Bishop … more
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Senate leaders see no path forward on VLT regulation
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Republican leaders last week deemed the regulation of Missouri’s “gray market” slot machines a nonpriority with unlikely chance of passage. House Bill 2989, … more
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Waymo responds to letter from Sen. Stephen Webber
Sen. Stephen Webber, D-Columbia, is still left with questions after receiving a letter from Waymo responding to his concerns over the company’s previous testimony to a Senate committee. While … more
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Senate bill would ban keeping lists of privately-owned firearms
JEFFERSON CITY — Twenty states have enacted laws prohibiting the use of unique merchant category codes to distinguish firearm purchases, and Missouri could be the 21st. Majority Caucus Whip … more
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Bill would protect homeowners from tax reclassification
JEFFERSON CITY — Many Missouri property owners who rent out their homes to visitors have seen their tax rates increase after their residential properties were reclassified as commercial properties. … more
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