While the dispute between wireless phone companies and Missouri cities has so far played out in the courtroom, Rep. Shannon Cooper, R-Clinton, is sponsoring legislation that would nullify the issue by throwing out the lawsuits and capping the amount of the business license tax that cities levy on phone companies.
But Rep. Jeff Roorda, D-Barnhart, argues tax cuts should be targeted elsewhere. He cast one of 13 votes against a separate bill, sponsored by Rep. Shannon Cooper, R-Clinton, that also eliminates sales taxes on utilities used for manufacturing.
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