Federal Policy

Download the PDF The United States Senate will soon consider a major revision of the U.S. tax code that would, by 2027, raise federal taxes on many low- and middle-income Missourians. In order to pay for permanent tax cuts for corporations, the bill would increase personal income Read More

Download PDF Version Public services lift 1.1 million Missourians out of poverty each year by helping working families with low wages, seniors and people with disabilities who have fixed incomes obtain health care, pay for child care, and fulfill a range of basic needs. Safety Read More

Supporters of HB 253 often claim that the bill’s extreme tax cuts will make Missouri more like Texas.  But is that what Missourians want? Missouri is actually better off than Texas in a number of key areas.  Learn more here. 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

Tackling the federal budget deficit without significant new revenue could cost Missouri more than $3.4 billion between 2013 and 2021, damaging ecoomic recovery and future growth by drastically cutting federal investments in schools, roads & bridges, safe communities, and Read More

Tackling the federal budget deficit without significant new revenue could cost Missouri more than $3.4 billion between 2013 and 2021, damaging ecoomic recovery and future growth by drastically cutting federal investments in schools, roads & bridges, safe communities, and Read More

Today the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, though it did rule that states are not compelled to participate in its Medicaid expansion provisions.  Click here to learn more about the fiscal impact for Missouri.  Read More

On August 2nd, the nation will reach its statutory debt ceiling. Some policymakers are proposing to use this looming deadline as an opportunity to include dangerous fiscal policy proposals in the debt ceiling legislation, including global spending caps and balanced budget Read More

Policymakers have proposed several plans to reduce deficits and stablize the national debt. This paper reviews the various recommendations and discusses core principles that should guide public discussions about the nation’s fiscal health.  To learn more, click here. Read More