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Joe Mueller

Joe Mueller covers Missouri for The Center Square. After seven years of reporting for daily newspapers in Illinois and Missouri, he spent the next 30 years in public relations serving non-profit…

Taxes
Higher taxes, lawsuit predicted by Jackson County after Missouri tax order

(The Center Square) – Jackson County leaders predicted higher taxes and litigation on Monday due to last week’s ruling by the Missouri State Tax Commission and the subsequent dismissal of… Read More

August 13, 2024
Missouri
Democratic legislator praises GOP auditor for quick review of St. Louis schools

(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick had St. Louis Public Schools on his list for this year and a Democratic state representative affirmed immediate examination. Rep. Donna… Read More

August 12, 2024
Kansas City, Taxes
Jackson County defiant after Tax Commission ruling on property assessments

(The Center Square) – Despite an order by the Missouri Tax Commission for Jackson County to roll back property tax assessment values, it appears leaders are going to ignore the… Read More

August 9, 2024
Missouri
Race set for governor between Lt. Gov. Kehoe, House minority leader Quade

(The Center Square) – Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe trailed Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft by 35 points 15 months ago but won the Republican nomination for Missouri governor on Tuesday… Read More

August 7, 2024
St. Louis
Judge orders St. Louis to stop guaranteed basic income payments

(The Center Square) – A judge has ordered the City of St. Louis to stop its guaranteed basic income program, possibly marking the first time a court granted an injunction… Read More

August 6, 2024