Sales Tax

Missouri lawmakers are weighing what role bicycles should play in the future of transportation spending. A proposed constitutional amendment would raise…

Proponents of a transportation sales tax were dealt a big blow last year when a legislative effort died at the last minute. But that doesn’t mean they’re…

The Illinois Supreme Court is invalidating a two-year-old Illinois law charging taxes on certain Internet sales.The justices ruled 6-1 in an opinion…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 28, 2013 - The grand opening of two new outlet malls in Chesterfield appears to have also…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: The grand opening of two new outlet malls in Chesterfield appears to have also launched a rekindled…

Ready, set, shop. A new school year is approaching, and shoppers will head to stores this weekend for a tax-free holiday on school supplies, electronics…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 30, 2013 - Gov. Jay Nixon has upped the ante in his criticism of a broad-based tax cut bill…

In a new report Wednesday, Missouri received a lackluster grade on its infrastructure. Citing “pressing issues,” the American Society of Civil Engineers…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: The Senate’s approval of a “marketplace fairness” bill to make it easier for states to collect taxes…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: WASHINGTON – As the Senate moved toward May approval of the “marketplace fairness” bill, which aims…