Monthly Archives: October 2014

Green Party stance on illegal tobacco shacks in Caledonia

Published October 6, 2014 | By

During the 2008 Federal debate in Caledonia, Green Party candidate Stephana Johnston answered an unrelated question from the audience by sharing her views on…
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CDC Confirms First Case of Ebola in US

Published October 4, 2014 | By

The CDC has confirmed the first diagnosed case of Ebola in the United States. The patient is being treated at a Dallas hospital after traveling earlier this month from Liberia. (Sept. 30) …

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Gasoline, Cigarettes, Alcohol and Taxes: When Less Is More

Published October 3, 2014 | By

Do people visiting Missouri take advantage of the Show-Me State’s lower excise taxes? Right now, the state of Missouri earns tax revenue by having comparativ…

Posted in Tobacco Taxes | Tagged Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gasoline, Less, more, taxes

Proposed Bill Would Double Cigarette Tax

Published October 3, 2014 | By

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During the Senate Budget confirmation hearing of Office of Management and Budget Director nominee Jacob Lew, Senator Jeff Merkley demanded that he make a com…

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