JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri General Assembly gaveled in for their fourth week on Monday, the first full week since coming together in early January. House Speaker Tim Jones said the floor schedule for the week would remain light.…
General Assembly
In 2010, Bond called Medicaid expansion’s burdens “horrific”
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – When former Republican U.S. Sen. Kit Bond walks into legislative offices urging lawmakers to accept federal funds to expand the state’s Medicaid rolls, he’ll do so with a bit of baggage. Last week, the Missouri Chamber…
Politics
Missouri Republican Party struggling financially as component legislative committees continue to see gains
by Eli Yokley •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – While Missouri Democrats made significant financial gains, Missouri Republicans found themselves standing on much less stable financial footing at the end of 2013. The Missouri Republican Party’s state committee ended the most recent fundraising quarter with…
Blog, General Assembly
Lawmaker proposes tax breaks for tornado shelters
by The Joplin Globe •
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri House panel heard a bill last week that would offer residents a tax break for the cost of construction of a storm shelter. The bill would allow residents a one-time deduction of as much…