As we mentioned on Monday, leading up to the State of the State address next week, MBP will highlight where our state has been over the past decades, and how we can pave the way for a better tomorrow. Today’s focus is education. We all want the best for our children. And all Read More

As the Missouri legislature dives into the 2016 legislative session, legislators have a choice. They can get bogged down in politics, or they can begin to address real problems facing Missouri families. Over the next two weeks, MBP will highlight where we’ve been as a state over Read More

Download the PDF Version Why Streamlined is Important: Missouri tax laws have failed to keep pace with a changing economy, reducing the state’s ability to invest in the well-being of its citizens. In particular, Missouri and other states that rely on sales and use taxes to fund Read More

A Missouri EITC would boost local communities and economies while encouraging work, enhancing take-home pay, and improving long-term health and economic outcomes for more than 500,000 Missouri families. Earned Income Tax Credits:Targeted Tax Credits with Significant Impact (EITC) Read More

Black Friday. Shop Local Saturday. Cyber Monday.  It’s time to give back. Join MBP for #GivingTuesday, the international day of giving. Invest in MBP, as we all Invest in Missouri. As illustrated in our recent series of reports, Missouri has lost its focus on everyday Read More

Investing in Missouri: Creating a Better Future for Our Families   By enacting these two measures, Missouri’s lawmakers could dramatically strengthen state services and lay the foundation for a more prosperous Missouri in 2016.   Expand Medicaid Eligibility to Improve the Read More

Investing in Healthy Families Download PDF of Investing in Healthy Families A healthy Missouri means all Missouri families can get the health care they need. That sickness or chronic illnesses are caught early, rather than waiting for an emergency to hit. That employees can stay Read More

Investing in Our Students’ Futures  Download the PDF of Investing in Our Students Missourians want to give our children the best possible chance at success. We want our children to have quality public schools that start them off right towards pursuing their dreams. Read More

A well-educated workforce helps attract businesses. But too many Missourians still can’t get the education and training needed for a good-paying job. Read more about Missouri’s investments in a skilled workforce here. Read More

Investing in a Strong Start Download PDF of Investing in a Strong Start All Missouri children should start school ready to learn so they have the best possible shot at success. Quality early care and education foster the development of cognitive and social skills that are Read More