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The Salem Republican was behind bipartisan legislation that boosts the Child Tax Credit and provides business tax incentives. While Rep. Emanuel Cleaver voted to pass the measure, other Democrats like Rep. Cori Bush contend it was too slanted toward corporations.
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Indigenous grassland once dominated much of Kansas. A new program, backed by corporate beef buyers, is teaming up with ranchers to preserve what's left of the rare ecosystem. Plus: A Missouri representative is working on bipartisan legislation to expand the Child Tax Credit as well as business tax breaks.
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The credit is designed to encourage small businesses to offset costs for their employees and get money shaved off their state tax bill as a reward, but advocates say the Kansas hasn’t done a great job spreading the word.
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The Salem Republican has taken criticism from both parties for his work on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. In addition to expanding the Child Tax Credit, the bill includes significant business incentives.
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Republicans in the Kansas Senate will need more votes to override a potential veto from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.
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The legislation, negotiated by Missouri Rep. Jason Smith, expands a popular child tax credit and applies to families with multiple children. It also speeds up some tax breaks for research and development expensing for corporations.
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Under the law passed last session, Missouri counties can decide whether to enact a property tax freeze for seniors. Jackson County has already taken advantage of the law. Now, lawmakers are trying to clarify it.
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A local baseball fan created a Facebook group to "save Kauffman Stadium" over two years ago. Now, their movement claims over 7,500 members, even as the campaign to build a new downtown Royals ballpark gains momentum and legislative support.
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Members of the Jackson County Legislature voted to put a 3/8-cent sales tax extension on the April ballot, which would help fund a new Royals ballpark and renovations at Arrowhead Stadium. If voters approve the tax, both teams have committed to staying in Jackson County.
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Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly released her tax proposal on the first day of the 2024 legislative session. While s he has support from a handful of Republican lawmakers, GOP leaders are expected to again pursue a single-rate income tax system.
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The 1% income tax for people who work in the city makes up 37% of St. Louis’ general revenue fund and 45% of Kansas City’s. The main question is what that revenue would be replaced with if the earnings tax is phased out.
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Kansas City has been waiting for months to hear where the Royals want to build their proposed new stadium, while the question of funding remains up in the air. Mayor Quinton Lucas expects that "final deals and arrangements" could come in the days ahead.