Hancock Amendment

Missouri lawmakers just wrapped up an, um, unusual legislative session. But they did manage to avoid some pitfalls that have recently plagued Kansas and…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 13, 2013 - Amid the fight in the state Capitol over whether to cut taxes, state Auditor Tom…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: Amid the fight in the state Capitol over whether to cut taxes, state Auditor Tom Schweich – a…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, March 5, 2013 - Even though the St. Louis Public Schools have regained provisional accreditation,…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: Even though the St. Louis Public Schools have regained provisional accreditation, lawyers told the…

The state of Missouri has stayed within a constitutional revenue limit for the 12th budget year in a row.State auditor Tom Schweich released the yearly…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Nov. 7, 2011 - Former U.S. Rep. Mel Hancock, R-Springfield, died early Sunday at age 82, according to…

Former Missouri Rep. Mel Hancock, who authored an amendment designed to limit the growth of state income, has died.Hancock's wife, Alma, said her husband…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 11, 2011 - After Illinois lawmakers woke up to the realization that they needed to raise taxes…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 8, 2011 - When Missouri voters were considering the amendment that would bear his name,…