Senate Passes $799 Million Tax Scheme Based on Failing Kansas Policies
Missourians deserve better than empty promises. Click here to read MBP’s statement on the Senate’s approval of SB 509. Read More
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Impact of Massive Tax Cuts on Kansas Offer Warning to Missouri
As MO considers large tax cuts, a new report shows that following in Kansas’ footsteps is a bad idea. To learn more, click here. Read More
Press Release: MO Underfunding Schools by Average of $700 per Student
A new MBP analysis shows that Missouri is underfunding its schools in every part of the state by an average of $700 per student per year. "Missouri’s legislature should live up to the commitments it has made to our state’s students," said Amy Blouin. Read More
MBP Responds to Preliminary Nixon/Kraus Tax Cut Deal
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
EITC: A Targeted Tax Change with Significant Impact
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
Senate Tax Proposals: $500M-$1.8B Cost; Skewed to Wealthiest; Little Job Creation
"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
Senate Tax Proposals: $500M-$1.8B Cost; Skewed to Wealthiest; Little Job Creation
"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
Senate Tax Proposals: $500M-$1.8B Cost; Skewed to Wealthiest; Little Job Creation
"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
Legislature Should Protect Circuit Breaker & Revenue When Crafting Incentive Package
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
