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Legislation to enact the Streamlined Sales Tax Collections Mechanism for Missouri has been introduced by Senator Wayne Wallingford (R-District 27).  Senate Bill 795 would level the playing field for local businesses, while making more state revenue available for all public Read More

We previously provided some context as to how the revenue Missouri has to invest in the health and education of its residents compares to the revenue available in decades past. Today, MBP provides a few data points on these specific issues. Further details can be found in our Read More

In advance of the State of the State address on Wednesday evening, the Missouri Budget Project has gathered some data to provide a context for the fiscal year 2017 budget proposal. As shown in our Invest in Missouri series, Missouri’s investments in its greatest resource – its Read More

Last week, MBP highlighted where our state has been over the past decades, and how our investments in education have diminished in value over time. Today, we examine the health of our state and the implications for our future. A healthy Missouri is a fundamental building block of Read More

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

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 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 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

All Missourians want the best for our families. A bright future for our children, security for our seniors, and an economic environment where working hard means you can get ahead. But this environment doesn’t just happen. For our state to be a place where Missouri families, small Read More