Health, Politics
Republican health care plan would reduce premiums by 11%, CBO says(The Center Square) – U.S. House Republicans’ five-point health care plan could reduce premiums by 11%, but could also increase the number of people without health insurance by 300,000… Read More
Politics
Most Republicans aren’t keen on extending Obamacare subsidies(The Daily Signal) – For weeks now, Democrats have been demanding that Republicans negotiate an extension of expiring COVID-19-era premium health care tax credits in exchange for their votes… Read More
Politics
Idaho Gov. opens hotline seeking advice on private school choice billShould Idaho Gov. Brad Little sign a new school choice program into law? The governor’s office has set up a hotline for people to share their thoughts on House Bill… Read More
Abortion, Illinois
Illinois bill looks to give abortion seekers and providers tax credits(The Center Square) – A new measure would provide a $500 tax credit for abortion providers, abortion seekers, legal guardians of abortion seekers and public school teachers who move to… Read More
State Government
Missouri legislators file 32 bills so far during special session(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson called a special legislative session to focus on lengthening agricultural tax credits and reducing the state income tax, but legislators… Read More
Education
Herzog Foundation catapults 215 students into over 40 Missouri schools with ESA scholarships in just two monthsIf the Herzog Foundation is an aircraft carrier, its ESA program is a 30-ton aircraft launched into flight with just 300 feet of runway. Since July 1, when Missouri’s Empowerment… Read More
State Government
Missourians file for $1 million in tax credits in first weeks of private scholarship program(The Center Square) – Missouri received applications for approximately $1 million in tax credits to fund scholarships to select private elementary and secondary schools during the first two weeks… Read More
State Government
Gov. Parson to veto tax credit while approving Missouri’s $47.5 billion budget(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson signaled a veto of a bill giving some Missourians a tax credit of $500 to $1,000 for 2021 when he… Read More
State Government
Bipartisan support to re-establish Missouri’s film tax credit programJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Similar bills with bipartisan support intend to establish the “Show MO Act,” a tax credit program for film and television production. Currently,… Read More
State Government
Missouri awards nonprofits $17.7 million in tax credits for neighborhood assistance, youth opportunities(The Center Square) – The charitable contributions to more than 100 nonprofit organizations throughout Missouri will be enhanced by a $17.7 million tax credit program. Missouri’s Department of Economic Development… Read More