National
Biden expected to push back student loan repayment to September(The Center Square) – The Biden administration is expected to extend the student loan repayment freeze, which was scheduled to end May 1. The new pause on repayment will likely… Read More
National
Feds: Retail food prices to increase by an additional 5%(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects U.S. food prices to increase by at least another 5% on average this year as the majority of Americans surveyed… Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: Biden denies his policies caused high gas prices“By reversing Trump’s energy policies we’ll reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.” – Joe Biden A few weeks ago, President Joe Biden announced he was banning oil imports from Russia… Read More
National
Majority of Americans report ‘falling behind’ rising cost of living(The Center Square) – The majority of Americans feel they are “falling behind” as the cost of living continues to rise, according to newly released polling. The poll… 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
National
Consumer prices rise nearly 8% causing major inflation fears(The Center Square) – Inflation continued to soar in February, making a range of goods and services even more expensive for Americans, according to newly released federal inflation data. The… Read More
National
Gas price increases raise more fears of inflation spike(The Center Square) – Gas prices hit all-time high levels this week, and experts say this will not only increase prices consumers face at the pump, but at the grocery… Read More
National, State Government
Tax Foundation gives Missouri favorable ratings in corporate tax competitiveness(The Center Square) – A report from the Tax Foundation finds Missouri’s tax rate for businesses to be among the lowest in the nation, but the state can still improve… Read More
National
Critics pan Biden’s plan to fight inflation(The Center Square) – Inflation has risen steadily since President Joe Biden took office, and his new plan to fight rising prices has been met with skepticism by critics. Biden… Read More
National
Study: America’s economy has seen talent ‘shift’ to heartland over the last decade(The Center Square) – America’s economy has seen a “shift” in workforce talent from coastal cities to the country’s heartland over the last decade, according to a new study. The … Read More
National
Report: Great Resignation contributed to inflation in 2021(The Center Square) – People switching jobs during the Great Resignation contributed to rising inflation in 2021, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. “The… Read More
National
Wholesale prices jump in January as inflation continues to soar(The Center Square) – Wholesale prices jumped a full percentage point in January and 9.7 percent over last year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday, as inflation continues its… Read More
National
Amazon exec moved from Washington to Texas ahead of capital gains tax(The Center Square) – Dave Clark, Amazon’s worldwide consumer CEO, moved from the Seattle area to Dallas last fall, according to several media reports. The move came a few months… Read More
National
Most Americans say their finances are not better off since Biden took office(The Center Square) – A majority of Americans say they are not better off financially than they were a year ago, according to a new poll. Gallup released the polling… Read More
National
Budget watchdogs: 8 states would have top marginal income tax rates over 60% under Build Back Better plan(The Center Square) – The Biden administration’s Build Back Better Act, according to the latest version in the U.S. House, would tax Americans earning $400,000 and above higher… Read More
National
Study: Biden corporate tax hikes will hinder investment, economic growth(The Center Square) – A new analysis of President Joe Biden’s tax plan raises concerns about its impact on the economy both now and in the future. The American Enterprise… Read More
State Government
Judge to rule on lawsuit seeking refund of St. Louis earnings taxes paid by remote workers during pandemic(The Center Square) – A St. Louis circuit court judge is deciding if taxpayers living outside the city and working remotely due to the pandemic can file a lawsuit to… Read More
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