Eric Schmitt

Politically Speaking: Sen. Eric Schmitt Joins To Discuss Tax Bill And More

Chris McDaniel — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:36:38 +0000

Every week, St. Louis Public Radio’s Chris McDaniel joins the St. Louis Beacon’s Jo Mannies and Jason Rosenbaum to talk about the week’s politics.

On this week's episode: Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Glendale) joins as a guest to have a "free-wheeling and fun conversation" on the income tax bill the governor vetoed. Then we run through some news: the auditor's finding on the Hancock Amendment, as well as the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.

Next week, Democratic Senator Jamilah Nasheed will join the program.

Home Brewers Legislation, 7 Other Bills, Signed Into Law By Mo. Gov. Nixon

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:15:04 +0000

Governor Jay Nixon (D) Wednesday signed eight bills into law that were passed this year by Missouri lawmakers.

Liquor Franchise Legislation Stalls In Missouri Senate

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:57:36 +0000

Legislation to redefine the relationship between liquor distributors, wholesalers and retailers has stalled in the Missouri Senate.

Mo. Gov. Nixon Signs Amateur Sporting Events & Benevolent Tax Credit Bills Into Law

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:10:00 +0000

Two tax credit bills passed by Missouri lawmakers have become the first ones signed into law this year by Governor Jay Nixon (D).

First, Senate Bill 20 reinstates tax breaks for food pantries, pregnancy resource centers run by pro-life groups, and the Children in Crisis program, now renamed the “Champion for Children” program after retired State Senator Norma Champion

Tax Breaks For Amateur Sporting Events In Mo. Is First Bill Sent To Gov. Nixon

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:46:00 +0000

Legislation that would provide tax breaks for amateur sporting events held in Missouri has become the first one sent to Governor Jay Nixon (D) during the 2013 regular session.

The incentives would equal about $5 per ticket sold, and they would be capped at $3 million a year. It was sponsored by State Senator Eric Schmitt (R, Glendale).