According to a new report by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, Missouri takes a much larger share of income from low- and middle-income families than it does from the wealthiest.  To see a summary of Missouri’s standing, click here.  For the full Read More

Considering all state and local income, property, sales, and excise taxes Missourians pay, the poorest Missourians pay substantially higher effective tax rates than the wealthiest.  "Proposed tax cuts being debated in the legislature would further the inequity of who Read More

"Corporate income tax rates play a negligible role in business decisions, most research shows," said Amy Blouin. "Businesses cite access to a skilled workforce and efficient transportation as being much more important to business location and investment decisions, Read More

"Corporate income tax rates play a negligible role in business decisions, most research shows," said Amy Blouin. "Businesses cite access to a skilled workforce and efficient transportation as being much more important to business location and investment decisions, Read More

While some policymakers advocate cutting Missouri’s corporate income tax as a way to revitalize the state’s still struggling economy, such a move would have little-to-no impact on business expansion or hiring, and is likely to backfire by reducing resources for Read More

While some policymakers advocate cutting Missouri’s corporate income tax as a way to revitalize the state’s still struggling economy, such a move would have little-to-no impact on business expansion or hiring, and is likely to backfire by reducing resources for Read More

"With extraordinarily low interest rates, significant infrastructure needs, and modest additional debt service costs, it may be time for Missouri to consider a new bond effort," said Amy Blouin, Executive Director of the MIssouri Budget Project. "However, because Read More

"With extraordinarily low interest rates, significant infrastructure needs, and modest additional debt service costs, it may be time for Missouri to consider a new bond effort," said Amy Blouin, Executive Director of the MIssouri Budget Project. "However, because Read More

With significant infrastructure needs and extraordinarily low borrowing costs, it may be time for MIssouri to consider new bonding proposals.  However, to protect ongoing investments including education, public safety, and social services, lawmakers should also approve a new Read More

Although the state is bringing in more money lately for schools, roads, and other services, it remains far from recovering lost ground. It will take 15 more years to return to the level of purchasing power the state had before the recession. To learn more about the status of Read More