Missouri has the opportunity to reduce its uninsured by one-fourth and provide health care coverage to about 267,000 Missourians while actually increasing state general revenue available to fund a variety of other services.  To learn more about the cost savings involved in Read More

The Missouri Budget Project testified against SJR 2 in the Senate Ways and Means Committee.  In its full testimony, MBP stated that the measure would force permanent cuts to education, public safety, health care, and other key services that support Missouri’s economy Read More

The Senate Ways & Means Committee will soon be considering a proposal that would force permanent cuts to K-12 education, higher education, public safety and corrections, health care, and other key services that support Missouri’s economy and quality of life. In a press Read More

The provision included in the Governor’s budget proposal to eliminate the circuit breaker property tax credit for renters would make it more difficult for more than 104,000 low income Missouri seniors and people living with disabilities to stay in their homes by increasing Read More

The provision included in the Governor’s budget proposal to eliminate the circuit breaker property tax credit for renters would make it more difficult for more than 104,000 low income Missouri seniors and people living with disabilities to stay in their homes by increasing Read More

The provision included in the Governor’s budget proposal to eliminate the circuit breaker property tax credit for renters would make it more difficult for more than 104,000 low income Missouri seniors and people living with disabilities to stay in their homes by increasing Read More

As more and more shopping has moved online, tax laws have put "bricks and mortar" retailers at a competitive disadvantage. Fortunately, MO lawmakers have the opportunity to enact the Marketplace Fairness Act and take steps towards leveling the playing field for Read More

As more and more shopping has moved online, tax laws have put "bricks and mortar" retailers at a competitive disadvantage. Fortunately, MO lawmakers have the opportunity to enact the Marketplace Fairness Act and take steps towards leveling the playing field for Read More

As more and more shopping has moved online, tax laws have put "bricks and mortar" retailers at a competitive disadvantage. Fortunately, MO lawmakers have the opportunity to enact the Marketplace Fairness Act and take steps towards leveling the playing field for Read More

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