"The changing swine industry has created this problem," said Rep. Dale Whiteside, R-Chillicothe. "They've got to get their heads out of the sand and realize they can only go so far with regulation."
The House unanimously approved an amendment that would exempt $6,000 per year of private pension benefits from state income tax. It also unanimously approved an amendment that would extend a property tax credit to disabled persons, regardless of whether they have ever been gainfully employed. But Dale Whiteside from Northern Missouri spoiled the tax cutting party when an amendment to exempt the entire pensions of retired soldiers was introduced.Actuality:
The house voted to remove the upper age limit on school bus drivers. Bill sponsor, Gracia Backer from Callaway, says rural school districts have trouble finding drivers and should be allowed to keep drivers as long as they are competent, regardless of their age. Representative Dale Whiteside, from Northern Missouri, opposed the bill. Actuality: Whiteside
Rep. Dale Whiteside, R-Chillicothe, who owns a small family hog farm, said he didn't think the bill would do much to change decreasing profit margins for independent farmers. "We didn't do anything to change the direction of the hog industry," he said.
"Inmates need something to do and what's better than working in the garden," said Rep. Dale Whiteside, R-Chillicothe. "Plus, they can eat their produce."
Rep. Dale Whiteside, R-Chillicothe, is sponsoring a proposal that would remove class 1A farms' eligibility for state tax credits or deductions, or other state economic assistance.
Over 8 thousand accidents each year are caused by deer. Representative Dale Whiteside says his bill will send a message to Conservation officials to manage the herd better.
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