(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — The Missouri attorney general’s office says a tax policy for certain gay couples recently announced by Gov. Jay Nixon appears to comply with Missouri law…. Read more »
Tag: Missouri
Mo. Gov. Nixon shifts left politically
By DAVID A. LIEB (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missourians, meet your new governor: Jay Nixon, a Democrat. Though he has long worn the Democratic label, Nixon could have easily… Read more »
Mo. to accept joint tax returns from gay couples
By CHRIS BLANK (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said Thursday he is directing state tax officials to accept tax returns jointly filed by same-sex couples who… Read more »
Missouri sees increase of international students
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — A new report ranks Missouri 12th nationwide in the number of international students enrolled in colleges and universities. The Institute of International Education says there… Read more »
Mo. regulators OK solar rebates agreement
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri utility regulators signed off on an agreement Wednesday spelling out how much Ameren Missouri can pay in solar rebates. The power company is to… Read more »
Analysis: Mo. ballot could have 2 tax questions
By DAVID A. LIEB (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — For the first time in a generation, Missouri voters next year will be handed a general election ballot with no candidates… Read more »
Missouri minimum wage to rise to $7.50 an hour
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri’s minimum wage will rise by 15 cents an hour in January. The Missouri labor department has set next year’s minimum wage at $7.50 an… Read more »
Mo. hunters still dedicated to the quail
By BRENT FRAZEE (KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Bob Borman continues to cling to a dying tradition. He remembers days when little country cafes were filled with orange-clad hunters at… Read more »
Mo. lawmaker charged with stealing
By DAVID A. LIEB (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — A Missouri House member was charged Wednesday with stealing and numerous campaign finance violations for allegedly diverting political donations to his… Read more »
Mo. to receive $26M through drug settlement
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri’s Medicaid program will receive $26 million through a national settlement with a pharmaceutical company. The $2.2 billion settlement announced Monday involves Johnson & Johnson,… Read more »