State Government
Illinois drivers can expect two gas tax increases in 2023(The Center Square) – Illinois drivers will see increased gasoline taxes next month, with another increase six months after that. Motor fuel prices in Illinois are down nearly 70 cents… Read More
Gas Prices
Missouri’s average gas price falls to $4.50As of July 6, Missouri’s average gas price according to AAA was $4.50 for regular gas, which was below the national average of $4.78. Gas prices fell from the previous week’s… Read More
State Government
As some states take measures to relieve gas prices like tax suspensions, Illinois does little, critics say(The Center Square) – As gas prices continue to soar around the country, some states are taking action with sizable tax breaks. But in Illinois, little is being done, critics… Read More
State Government
Missouri sets up refunds of gas tax increase(The Center Square) – Missourians can begin completing documents to reclaim the 2.5 cents per gallon motor fuel tax paid during the last nine months. Last year, the … Read More
State Government
Bills would pause Missouri’s fuel tax for six months(The Center Square) – Two identical bills would give Missourians a one-time, six-month motor fuel tax holiday, but an exemption of the state’s sales tax also was mentioned during… Read More
State Government
Missourians able to apply for refund of gas tax increase starting in JulyTo offset the additional 2.5 cents-per-gallon gasoline tax signed into law last year, Missourians will soon be able to file for a refund of the increased expense – a vital… Read More
State Government
What’s on the docket for the 2022 Legislative Session?JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – More than 1,100 bills were pre-filed in December as the Missouri General Assembly lined out their priorities for the 2022 Legislative Session. As lawmakers flock to… Read More
State Government
Bill filed to repeal increase in Missouri’s gasoline tax passed earlier this year(The Center Square) – Missouri state Rep. Sara Walsh, R-Ashland, filed a bill on Wednesday to repeal a gasoline tax increase passed by the legislature and signed into law by… Read More
State Government
Missouri’s 2.5-cent gas tax hike went into effect Friday(The Center Square) – Missouri’s first Motor Fuels Tax (MFT) increase since 1996 went into effect Friday with the state’s 17 cents gas tax going up by 2.5 cents a… Read More
State Government
Gov. Mike Parson signs incremental gas tax increaseJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — On Tuesday, Gov. Mike Parson signed SB 262 to increase Missouri’s gas tax gradually over the next five years. A 2.5 cents-per-gallon increase is… Read More