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Tax Credits Die Again In Missouri Senate

The Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:15:48 +0000

Missouri senators have given up their attempt to pass an overhaul of some of the state's tax credit programs for businesses and developers.

Supporters of the bill set it aside Friday after Republican Sen.

In Final Hours Of Session, Big Issues Still Facing Missouri Lawmakers

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:26:10 +0000

Leaders in the Missouri House and Senate have just one day left to reach agreement on a number of unresolved issues, including an ongoing dispute over how to control spending on state tax credits.

"There's four or five things I've promised senators that we'd get to," said Republican floor leader Ron Richard, including some form of an economic development bill.

The two chambers remain divided over the cap on historic preservation and low-income housing credits. The House has sent a proposal over to the Senate, but it's likely to fail.

Mo. Gen. Assembly Sends Second Injury Fund Fix/Workers' Comp Bill To Gov. Nixon

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:02:22 +0000

Legislation that would revive Missouri's ailing Second Injury Fund and seek to reduce the number of occupational disease lawsuits was passed Thursday by the Missouri House. It had already passed the Missouri Senate during pre-dawn hours on Wednesday.

Bill Sent To Mo. Gov. Nixon Would Cap Lead Contamination Punitive Damages

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:18:21 +0000

One of two bills that would limit punitive damages in lead contamination cases is on its way to Governor Jay Nixon (D).

Mo. Lawmakers Send Bill To Gov. Nixon That Bans DOR From Scanning Driver's License Documents

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:42:08 +0000

Legislation is on its way to Governor Jay Nixon (D) that would forbid the Missouri Department of Revenue from scanning and storing source documents of driver's license and non-driver's license applicants.