Missouri proposal would end tax break for seniors, disabled
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers are considering repealing a tax break for low-income seniors and disabled residents who live in rental housing. The bill debated in a Wednesday House hearing would set aside savings for other services for low-income seniors and those with disabilities. The proposal comes amid a budget crunch that led…
Homicide detectives called to shooting in Walnut Park West neighborhood
( KTRS ) Homicide detectives are investigating a double shooting Wednesday night. Police say the shooting happened in the 5700 block of Acme just after 10:30pm last night. One female victim was shot in the leg and taken to hospital. Another victim, a male, was also shot. Police only say that he remained at the…
Commission approves Ameren rate increase
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved an agreement to increase Ameren Missouri’s annual electric operating revenues by about $92 million. The commission said in a news release Wednesday the agreement will take effect on April 1. The commission staff estimated a typical residential customer’s monthly bill will increase by…
Missouri House votes to block St. Louis minimum wage hike
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri House members have voted in favor of undoing a recent court decision allowing St. Louis to raise its minimum wage. The GOP-led House in a voice vote Wednesday gave initial approval to the bill, which would block cities from adopting higher minimum wages than Missouri’s. The bill needs another…
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