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Jefferson City voters will decide whether to approve an increased public safety sales tax in the upcoming Nov. 3 election.

A statement signed by leaders of four Missouri diocese doesn't specifically tell voters to reject the change, but warns of its consequences.

Missouri healthcare advocate Leslie Ortbals and her husband want to start a family, but she worries they can’t afford it. The 27-year-old said she takes 10 medications daily to manage multiple chronic illnesses.

The Boone County Commission voted to add an expiration date to the proposed tax to fund a new county jail.

Missouri voters in August will decide whether to approve a proposed constitutional amendment allowing for the expansion of sales and use taxes in order to eliminate the income tax.

The donation matches the amount a nonprofit gave to the PAC supporting the August ballot measure

The Cole County sheriff says a half-cent sales tax would help the department expand the jail to reduce costs for the county.

The council will also hear about constructing a new Fire Station 5 and introduce a one-year data center ban.

The proposed constitutional amendment gives lawmakers five years to expand transaction-based taxes to make up for revenue lost by eliminating the state income tax.

The council also approved Love Columbia's lease despite transparency concerns