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Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and First Lady Georganne Nixon stand after taking the oath of office for a second term as Missouri's Governor at the State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri on January 14, 2013. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Mo. Gov. Nixon Vetoes Local Vehicle Sales Tax Bill

Nixon’s veto marks the second time in two years he has rejected the Legislature’s attempt to reverse the effects of a 2012 Supreme Court ruling that has put Missouri car dealers in border cities at a disadvantage.

2013/04/19

St. Louis City, County Voters Weigh Tax Increase

Voters will decide on Proposition P, a 3/16-cent sales tax. It would raise the tax on a $10 purchase by roughly two cents.

2013/04/02

Missouri House Considers Sales Tax Hike, Income Tax Cut

Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon says it would shift the tax burden from corporations and affluent Missourians to those who can least afford it.

2013/04/01

Missouri Senate Passes Transportation Sales Tax

The tax would require approval by Missouri voters and go back on a statewide ballot after 10 years.

2013/03/14

Missouri Senate OKs Sales Tax Bump for Transportation

The increase would require voter approval and, if passed, would be resubmitted to the ballot after 10 years for Missourians to decide whether to continue.

2013/03/14

Missouri Senate Backs Income Tax Cut, Sales Tax Hike

The legislation given preliminary approval by the Republican-led Senate could mark Missouri’s most significant overhaul of its tax policies in a couple of decades.

2013/03/07

Mo. Senator Rolls Out New Tax Overhaul Proposal

The proposal would gradually reduce the state’s income tax rate by 1 percent while gradually increasing the state sales tax by one-half percent.

2013/03/06

Missouri Infrastructure Needs Could Hit Your Wallet Hard

One proposal would increase the state sales tax by 1 cent for a decade.

2013/02/18

St. Louis Board of Aldermen Pass Sales Tax Ballot Issue

Voters in the city and county would have to approve the 3/16th sales tax hike for it to take effect.

2013/01/11

County Arch Tax Proposal Pushed Back To Next Year

The St. Louis County Council introduced a bill Tuesday that would put the 3/16 of a cent sales tax increase to a vote of the people in the spring.

2012/12/19

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