Missouri state legislators return to the Capitol today with a to-do list that includes the budget and various legislative priorities such as taxes, economic incentives and a fund for injured workers.
The Legislature recessed this past week for its midsession break. Lawmakers are scheduled to resume debate today.
House Speaker Tim Jones said his chamber likely will tackle the roughly $24-billion-dollar budget this week. The House also plans action on limiting noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases, addressing an insolvent fund for disabled workers and focusing on taxes and economic incentives.
Missouri senators have approved nine of their priorities, including changes to the Second Injury Fund and a measure that would reduce the state income tax while increasing the sales tax.
