Missouri is one of twelve states courting Boeing to manufacture a new plane here. The project is expected to bring in $2.9 billion dollars, according to the bill sponsor Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County.
Republican Senator Eric Schmitt of St. Louis County says he originally had doubts over Boeing's intentions but after talks with Governor Nixon has gained reassurance.
State lawmakers like Senator Eric Schmitt noted the decision was mostly based on procedural reasons and should be discussed in the legislative session to come.
Chairman of the legislative panel, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, said the committee shot down the proposal not wholly because of the content, but more so the process.
11/29/2011: Radio Story - Former Governor of Missouri, Bob Holden, says he is not responsible for Mamtek factory failure in Moberly.JEFFERSON CITY - State Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, said Tuesday he thinks Missouri should do everything in its power to land the global headquarters for Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM.)
Wrap: St. Louis County Senator Eric Schmitt says Missouri should be do everything in its power to attract Agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland Company to the "Show-Me state".
Committee Chairman Sen. Eric Schmitt, R- St. Louis County, said the department should have come to the committee so it could have vetted the rule. Schmitt said the number of rules the department has brought before the committee has significantly decreased in the past two years.
The Senate Jobs Committee did not take any action on the bill immediately after the hearing, but Committee Chairman Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, said a vote would be taken promptly on a substitute identical to one that passed the Senate in February and has been stalled in the House since. For the last couple of years, the House and Senate have gridlocked over tax credits for developers. The Senate has pushed deeper cuts in developer tax credits than the House has been willing..
In addition to Lager's amendment, the Senate approved another amendment that would create a separate funding system for Truman State University. Amendment sponsor Sen. Eric Schmitt said Truman State is the only highly selective liberal arts college in the state and is different than any other state institution, meaning it should not be compared to Missouri's other higher education institutions.
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Glendale, said the legislature can use its power of the purse to coerce an action or behavior, but should not deprive agencies of funding to play a leverage game. Schmitt said if the Department of Revenue is not being cooperative, the legislature should consider ways it can approach the issue directly.
Wrap: Senators John Lamping and Eric Schmitt sponsored two bills asking for the same thing--- to name a new bridge over the Mississippi River after the late Stan "the man" Musial.
Sponsoring Senator Eric Schmitt, a Republican from St. Louis County, says having the capability to ship internationally is vital to the St. Louis economy.
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, proposed the amendment to carve out St. Louis County from the legislation, exempting them from any proposed districts, councils or taxes.
The Senate also approved the creation of two new tax credits in bills sponsored by Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Glendale, and Sen. Mike Parson, R-Bolivar, that aim to attract amateur sporting events to Missouri.
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, has sponsored a bill that would mandate that a witness of child sexual abuse come forward or face criminal charges. Schmitt said that the ultimate goal of this bill is not to criminalize people who are witnesses, but protect children in Missouri from sexual abuse.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Glendale, would allow the state to issue tax credits to companies that are referred to as freight forwarders. Those forwarders will receive per-unit credits on their exports when qualifying outbound flights take off to foreign destinations. The bill requires the state to cap the authorizations of the credits at $7.5 million each year.
Republican Senator Eric Schmitt's bill allows the state to authorize up to 7.5 million dollars in tax credits each year to companies shipping air cargo.
Sens. Eric Schmitt and Will Kraus have each put forth proposals that would cut the state’s corporate income tax rates and also allow business owners to deduct part of their business income from their individual tax returns. Both senators told a Senate tax committee this week that the changes are necessary if Missouri wants to compete with states like Kansas. As of Jan. 1, business income in Kansas is now exempt from the state’s income tax and conservative lawmakers there ..
Wrap: Republican Sens. Eric Schmitt and Will Kraus each want to cut the state's corporate income tax and let business owners to deduct more of their business income from their tax bill.
Wrap: St. Louis County Senators Eric Schmitt and John Lamping have each filed a bill to name the new Mississippi River Bridge after Cardinal's great Stan "The Man" Musial.
Missouri is one of twelve states courting Boeing to manufacture a new plane here. The project is expected to bring in $2.9 billion dollars, according to the bill sponsor Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County.
Missouri is one of twelve states courting Boeing to manufacture a new plane here. The project is expected to bring in $2.9 billion dollars, according to the bill sponsor Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County.
Chairman of the committee Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, said the committee rejected to increase the cap because of the legislative process rather than the principle of the matter.
Chairman of the committee Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, said the committee rejected to increase the cap because of the legislative process rather than the principle of the matter.
State Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, said Tuesday he thinks Missouri should do everything in its power to land the global headquarters for Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM.)
State Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, said Tuesday he thinks Missouri should do everything in its power to land the global headquarters for Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM.)
Sponsor of the measure, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, said it could bring to light some of the issues within the formula and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Sponsor of the measure, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, said it could bring to light some of the issues within the formula and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Committee Chairman Sen. Eric Schmitt, R- St. Louis County, said the department should have come to the committee to get the rules vetted before putting the new requirements in place.
The Senate Jobs Committee did not take any action on the bill immediately after the hearing, but Committee Chairman Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, said a vote would be taken promptly on a substitute identical to a bill already passed by the Senate. That bill has been in the House since late February.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, allows home-brewed beer to be removed from the premises where it was brewed for use at organized affairs, exhibitions or competitions. The plan would also loosen liquor regulations for boats at Table Rock Lake and bowling alleys in the state.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, allows home-brewed beer to be removed from the premises where it was brewed for use at organized affairs, exhibitions or competitions. The plan would also loosen liquor regulations for boats at Table Rock Lake and bowling alleys in the state.
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, said having St. Louis as a hub for trade with Chinese companies would make it a gateway to the rest of the world.
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, proposed an amendment to exempt St. Louis County from the legislation because of their already standing tax burdens.
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-St. Louis County, proposed an amendment to exempt St. Louis County from the legislation because of their already standing tax burdens.
Two Republican St. Louis County senators, John Lamping and Eric Schmitt, both proposed bills to name a new bridge over the Mississippi river on Interstate 70 after Stan "The Man" Musial.
The senate also passed two tax credits meant to attract amateur sports events to the state. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Glendale, said the overwhelming majority support in the passage of the benevolent tax credit along with the amateur sports bill is a sign of good things to come for the state.
Republican Sens. Eric Schmitt and Will Kraus have each put forth proposals that would reduce the state's corporate income tax over the next five years and would allow business owners to deduct more of their business income from their tax bill.
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Glendale, has filed a bill to grant tax credits to sports commissions, cities and counties in order to attract more amateur sporting events to Missouri.
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