The Missouri Budget Project’s E-News Updates and Legislative Action Alerts provide timely information on what is happening in the Missouri Legislature and the U.S. Congress and how it will impact Missourians.  They also periodically include details on upcoming events Read More

According to reports, initial paperwork will be filed on January 7th to circulate a ballot measure proposal to eliminate the state’s income tax and replace it with a greatly expanded sales tax.  Missourians know that if it sounds to good to be true, it probably Read More

According to reports, initial paperwork will be filed on January 7th to circulate a ballot measure proposal to eliminate the state’s income tax and replace it with a greatly expanded sales tax.  Missourians know that if it sounds to good to be true, it probably Read More

Missouri General Revenue collections (net of refunds) increased 9.4 percent in the month of December.  Should growth continue at this level, the state should be able to avoid additional budget cuts during FY 2011.  However, even with this growth, the state budget for FY Read More

One of the goals of the Affordable Care Act passed last year is to strengthen protection for consumers and to assure a good value for their health dollar.  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued regulations requiring insurers to spend a certain percentage of Read More

One of the goals of the Affordable Care Act passed last year is to strengthen protection for consumers and to assure a good value for their health dollar.  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued regulations requiring insurers to spend a certain percentage of Read More

Governor Nixon appointed the Tax Credit Review Commission to review the state’s tax credits and make recommendations "for greater efficacy and enhanced return on investment."  The Commission discussed several global issues and took a detailed look at each of Read More

Governor Nixon appointed the Tax Credit Review Commission to review the state’s tax credits and make recommendations "for greater efficacy and enhanced return on investment."  The Commission discussed several global issues and took a detailed look at each of Read More

Missouri General Revenue collections (net of refunds) increased 3.3 percent in November, and net GR collections are up 3.5 percent for FY 2011 overall.  However, even with this revenue growth, budget reductions of approximately $800 million are likely for FY 2012.  Read More

An issue likely to be debated in the 2011 Missouri Legislative session is the proposal to replace state income tax — both individual and corporate — with a greatly expanded sales tax.  Proponents of the legislation refer to it as the "fair tax," but Read More