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Legal Fights Brew Over Missouri Cannabis Sales Tax Rules

Under the state constitution, local governments can impose cannabis sales taxes. But how those taxes can be applied is still up for debate.

by Meg Cunningham, The Beacon

News & Issues

Missouri Counties Want to Freeze Seniors’ Property Tax Assessments, But Aren’t Sure They Can

New State Law Called “Rammed Through” and “Poorly Designed.”

by Meg Cunningham, The Beacon

News & Issues

Grain Belt Express Wins Final Approval in Missouri

Owners plan to construct clean energy power line in Kansas and Missouri first

by Allison Kite

News & Issues

Kansas Struggles with Shortage of Alzheimer’s Care Workers

Study Declares State a Dementia Care ‘Desert’

by Tammy Worth

Commentary

Witnessing the State-Sanctioned Killing of Michael Tisius

'It's Quite Horrifying — As It's Intended to Be'

by Bill Tammeus

News & Issues

Missouri Cattle Producers Slash Herds Amid Worsening Drought

‘All The Grass is Gone’

by Cami Koons

News & Issues

Lawrence Follows KC in Becoming a Transgender Safe Haven

City Commission Casts Unanimous Vote

by Grace Hills

News & Issues

Drag Queens Persevere in Face of anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in Kansas and Missouri

Drag Culture War

by Yasmine Ferhat

News & Issues

Missouri Plan for Peak Power Pricing Prompts Pushback

Time-of-Use Pricing to Affect Bills

by Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent

News & Issues

Smithville Nonprofit Seeks to Become ‘Epicenter of the School-Choice Movement’

Before his death, Stanley Herzog’s largesse bankrolled a generation of GOP candidates. His company still pours money into politics, but his fortune is now focused on expanding ‘Christ-centered K-12 education.’

by Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent

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