Other states serve as a testimony that not having a state income tax can and will inevitably lead to a healthy state. Missouri’s overall economy and ranking among the rest of the states is slumping, people are staying away from the major urban centers, and good schools and jobs are scarce. The people need money back in their possession because they need to feel in control of their state, and not left at the whims of politicians.
At the turn of the century, Rep. Willard D. Vandiver said, "Frothy eloquence neither convinces nor satisfies me. I'm from Missouri. You've got to show me." Show-Me Pocket Change is a news blog dedicated to offering legislative news and opinions about Missouri's budget and tax structure--which changes will benefit all Missourians and promote economic growth, and what we can do about it.
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reformer9 // January 5, 2009 at 6:26 pm |
Other states serve as a testimony that not having a state income tax can and will inevitably lead to a healthy state. Missouri’s overall economy and ranking among the rest of the states is slumping, people are staying away from the major urban centers, and good schools and jobs are scarce. The people need money back in their possession because they need to feel in control of their state, and not left at the whims of politicians.