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MBP responds to reports of a tax cut deal between Governor Jay Nixon and Senator Will Kraus here, expressing concerns that it does not provide adequate protections for the critical services that strengthen our economy. Read More

An Earned Income Tax Credit helps families, encourages work, improves educational outcomes, and has lasting economic benefits.  Learn more from Amy Blouin’s testimony before the House Ways & Means Committee on HB 1120, which would create a state EITC. Read More

"Since Kansas’ tax cuts took effect, Missouri has significantly outperformed Kansas in terms of employment growth," said Amy Blouin, MBP Executive Drector, in a press release. "The way for Missouri to create jobs for the 21st century is to ensure that we have Read More

"Since Kansas’ tax cuts took effect, Missouri has significantly outperformed Kansas in terms of employment growth," said Amy Blouin, MBP Executive Drector, in a press release. "The way for Missouri to create jobs for the 21st century is to ensure that we have Read More

"Since Kansas’ tax cuts took effect, Missouri has significantly outperformed Kansas in terms of employment growth," said Amy Blouin, MBP Executive Drector, in a press release. "The way for Missouri to create jobs for the 21st century is to ensure that we have Read More

As elected officials craft an incentive package for Boeing, it is critical to Missourians’ economic well-being and quality of life that legislators protect revenue for state services and avoid funding incentives on the backs of vulnerable Missourians. To read MBP Executive Read More

New census data shows that poverty remained high and incomes fell in Missouri last year. "Missouri needs an economic policy that provides all Missourians the tools they need to overcome poverty and provide for their families," said Amy Blouin.  For the full Read More

New census data shows that poverty remained high and incomes fell in Missouri last year. "Missouri needs an economic policy that provides all Missourians the tools they need to overcome poverty and provide for their families," said Amy Blouin.  For the full Read More

"They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and if they’re talking about class sizes, high school dropout rates, or property taxes, then they’re right," said Amy Blouin.  To read more, click here. Read More

"They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and if they’re talking about class sizes, high school dropout rates, or property taxes, then they’re right," said Amy Blouin.  To read more, click here. Read More