Tax Breaks

The Missouri House has given first-round approval to legislation that would expand tax breaks for auto parts manufacturers.Ford and General Motors already…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, March 29, 2012 - WASHINGTON — Gas prices, Big Oil subsidies, budget deficits and energy “tax hikes”…

Legislation that's aimed at helping poor Illinois families keep more of what they earn is now law.Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday signed the legislation that…

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has approved legislation designed to keep key companies from leaving the state.The Democrat's office announced Friday that Quinn…

Will be updated.Illinois lawmakers have approved a $330 million package of tax relief to businesses and individuals.The state Senate approved the business…

Will be updated. For the latest updates on this story, follow Illinois Public Radio reporter @AmandaVinicky on Twitter.Updated 2:58 p.m. with input of…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 12, 2011 - WASHINGTON - As gasoline prices kept rising Thursday in St. Louis and many other…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 10, 2011 - WASHINGTON - Asserting that highly profitable Big Oil companies don't need special tax…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 18, 2010 - The day after trimming $301 million from the state's next budget, Missouri Gov. Jay…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 11, 2010 - Two fairly new activist groups -- Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment…