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Monday, September 03, 2012  A new report shows Columbia could seek voter approval to raise the hotel tax to pay for a new terminal at Columbia Regional Airport.

Sunday, September 02, 2012  A new report shows Columbia could seek voter approval to raise the hotel tax to pay for a new terminal at Columbia Regional Airport.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Members of the Columbia Hospitality Association said a 3% lodging tax increase would reduce Columbia’s competitive edge in the hotel business.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Columbia city leaders are considering an increase on their city’s hotel and motel lodging tax from 4% to 7%.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  Tuesday, Jefferson City voters passed a four percent increase in the local lodging tax. It went from three percent to seven percent.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  Jefferson City voters will decide Tuesday whether or not to increase the lodging tax. Right now, those who stay at Jefferson City hotels and motels pay a 3% tax. The question on the ballot would raise the tax to 7%.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  Jefferson City voters will be considering a lodging tax increase for the city in next February’s election.

Monday, February 02, 2009  KRCG's Mallory McGowin tells voters in both cities exactly what they need to know before they cast their vote.