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Missouri’s child welfare agency took at least $6.1 million in foster kids’ benefits last year to reimburse itself for the cost of providing care. It’s a longstanding practice that has come under increased scrutiny across the country.
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The bipartisan bill, exempting Social Security benefits and public pension payments from income tax, would reduce state general revenue by an estimated $309 million annually.
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Under current Missouri law, there is an income cap where single tax filers who make more than $85,000 and joint filers who make more than $100,000 would owe some state income tax on Social Security. The bill removes that cap, a change that's estimated to cost the state $318 million annually.
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Segment 1: In states with no restrictions, prisoners can spend weeks, months or decades separated from the general population.The punitive practice in the…
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By the time Stephenie Hashmi of Lenexa, Kansas, was in her mid-20s, she had achieved a lifelong dream: She was the charge nurse at one of Kansas City’s…
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When you make the jump into retirement, what will catch you? On this edition of Up to Date, the Smart Money Experts discuss the long-term prospects of…
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Baby Boomers are aging and as they retire, challenges like financial concerns and health issues loom ahead. And as one generation begins to slow down, how…
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A Kansas office that handles Social Security applications is being recognized by the federal government.The Disability Determination Services office…