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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The bill would cut Missouri's income tax rate for the first time in more than 90 years.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The measure would have imposed a local use tax on vehicles purchased from any seller other than a Missouri dealer.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Republicans say the tax cut is important to keep Missouri attractive to businesses. But Nixon said the loss of tax revenues could jeopardize state services.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Cab driver Brian Newman said he drove the woman and the suspects to an apartment building, then flagged down a police officer.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Legislation awaiting action by Gov. Jay Nixon seeks to comply with federal mandates for Missouri's unemployment benefits system.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Groups with tax-exempt status must have educational, charitable, religious or other charitable purposes and cannot be involved in elections or engage in substantial lobbying activity.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The Missouri House has made a final offer to senators on a plan authorizing new business incentives and trimming some existing tax credits.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Sunday, May 05, 2013 

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Missouri Senate has again passed legislation curbing tax breaks for developers while creating new incentives for exporters and high-tech industries.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Firearms manufacturers looking to relocate to Missouri could collect a tax credit under a bill given first-round approval by the Missouri House.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Senate passed a bill Thursday imposing state and local sales taxes on Internet purchases, but opponents believe they can kill the bill in the House.