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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…

State Government
Bill aims to stop St. Louis’ 1% earnings tax on remote workers

(The Center Square) – Employees of businesses located in the City of St. Louis who worked remotely during and after the pandemic won’t pay a 1% earnings tax under… Read More

February 9, 2022
State Government
Missouri AG announces $500,000 Medicaid fraud settlement

(The Center Square) – A residential treatment facility for children suffering from sexual behavior disorders and mental health illnesses agreed to a $504,250 civil settlement for fraudulently billing the Missouri… Read More

February 4, 2022
State Government
Senate bills attempt to change Missouri’s unemployment benefits

(The Center Square) – Three bills introduced by Missouri Republican Senators will change how the unemployed receive benefits and increase oversight of the program. Sponsors of the three… Read More

February 3, 2022
State Government
Midwest earthquake could cause $300 billion in damage, nation’s costliest disaster

(The Center Square) – If a major earthquake occurred in Missouri’s New Madrid Seismic Zone, researchers say it could be the costliest natural disaster in the nation’s history. In preparation… Read More

January 31, 2022
State Government
Legislators seek to boost Missouri biodiesel with $120 million in tax credits

(The Center Square) – A $120 million tax credit for biodiesel producers and retail service stations will spur economic development in Missouri over a six-year period, according to a… Read More

January 31, 2022