As we approach the tax filing deadline, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is asking citizens to urge the Senate to advance an improved Child Tax Credit that prioritizes the poorest children, so its benefits can be targeted to those who need them...
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Missouri Senate Reaches Deal to Expand Tax-Credit Scholarship Program
The Missouri Senate this week passed a bill to expand the state’s tax-credit scholarship program after adding provisions to boost public school funding and teacher retention programs. SB 727, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Koenig (R - Manchester), would expand Missouri’s...
House Passes Campus Religious Liberty Bill
The House this week passed a bill meant to protect the rights of religious student groups at public universities. HB 1518, sponsored by Rep. Brad Hudson (R - Cape Fair), would prevent universities from denying a religious student group the same benefits as other...
Senate Conducts Hearings on Education Bills
On Wednesday the Missouri Senate’s Committee on Education and Workforce Development heard bills meant to ease the financial burden on families who choose to pursue non-public education for their children. SB727 and SB729, authored by Senator Andrew Koenig (R-St....