Missouri
$500 checks to Missouri taxpayers? One in three would be left out, nonprofit says
Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri, January 20, 2021.
rsugg@kcstar.com
JEFFERSON CITY
About one-third of all Missouri taxpayers would certainly be excluded of a recommended strategy to administer $1 billion in earnings tax obligation credit reports, according to a not-for-profit that assesses state budget plan as well as tax obligation concerns.
Residence Republicans introduced a costs recently that is planned to offer tax obligation alleviation to employees making use of a big part of the $1.8 billion in excess income left unspent in the chamber’s suggested allocate the upcoming .
The credit reports, suggested by Residence Budget plan Chairman Cody Smith as well as backed by leading Republican leaders, would certainly be a one-time settlement as well as match the quantity of earnings tax obligation cash an individual owed the state in 2021 — topped at $500 for people or $1,000 for couples submitting collectively.
As composed, if an individual owes $100 in earnings tax obligations, they would certainly get a $100 settlement. If an individual owes absolutely nothing, they would certainly get absolutely nothing.
While fans of the strategy claim it would certainly offer financial alleviation to Missourians fighting with rising cost of living, others claim the late-session proposition would certainly omit low-income homeowners that don’t have tax obligation responsibilities as well as senior citizens that count on Social Safety.
“We assume that the suggestion of supplying some straight help to aid people that are having a hard time is excellent, yet due to the fact that this proposition neglects those Missourians that require it most, we intend to ensure that those that are most having a hard time — for gas or to place supper on the table — that they would certainly see some remedy for this also,” claimed Traci Gleason, vice head of state of outside events for the non-partisan Missouri Budget plan Job.
Gleason, gotten to by phone Friday, claimed due to the fact that the costs concentrates exclusively on those with earnings tax obligation responsibilities, one-third of taxpayers would certainly get no credit rating. Just concerning 20% of the most affordable earning Missourians (those that earn less than $22,000 a year) would certainly get credit rating, she claimed.
She claimed her company advises that your house customize its strategy to make all Missourians qualified to get a credit history, as opposed to simply those with tax obligation responsibilities.
The costs, which is anticipated to precede your house Budget Plan Board on Tuesday, has actually gotten solid assistance from Residence Republicans that swore to make it a concern as the legal session enters its last month.
“As family members have a hard time to make ends meet the increasing expense of rising cost of living, it’s important that we do every little thing we can to aid them maintain even more of their hard-earned bucks,” Smith claimed in a declaration recently. “The state is privileged to have a document excess that we can utilize a part of to offer straight financial alleviation to functioning Missourians.”
In a joint declaration, Residence Audio speaker Rob Vescovo, Bulk Flooring Leader Dean Plocher as well as Audio Speaker Pro Tem John Wiemann claimed they “do not sustain the suggestion of costs every offered buck to raise the dimension of federal government, yet rather think private Missourians are the most effective choice manufacturers for just how to invest their tax obligation bucks.”
The strategy has actually attracted hesitation from Residence Democrats, that had actually suggested a change to the state budget plan that would certainly have offered reduced as well as modest earnings homes with approximately $1,000. The GOP-controlled Residence elected versus that step.
Residence Minority Leader Crystal Quade, a Springfield Democrat, described the new bill as a “flip-flop” by Republicans.
“Unlike the Autonomous variation that was targeted towards Missourians that would certainly most profit, the GOP strategy mainly profits the well-off,” she claimed in a declaration.
When the costs was revealed recently, it showed up to stun some lawmakers as well as the Missouri Division of Income.
Throughout a Wednesday board hearing, Zach Wyatt, legal supervisor for the Division of Income, claimed he discovered the proposition when he went to the health club. His division had actually not yet determined that would certainly certify, he claimed.
While your house strategy deals with an uphill struggle as the legal session wanes, tax obligation credit reports have actually been reviewed in the various other chamber bring about some positive outlook that the costs might satisfy its limited Might target date.
Late last month, Sen. Lincoln Hough, a Springfield Republican politician, suggested a costs that would use a $500 tax obligation credit rating to an individual’s tax obligation responsibility. Greater than 3 million taxpayers would certainly be qualified for Hough’s strategy, according to an Us senate evaluation.
Scouting report: Missouri
Oklahoma and Missouri isn’t a “rivalry” game, but it’s likely a game that both fanbases have had circled for some time.
Though for the Sooners, the stakes might be a little higher.
The Sooners (5-4, 1-4 SEC) got back on track last weekend against Maine, but they still face the task of attaining bowl eligibility. Considering their remaining schedule includes Alabama and at LSU, and they’ve struggled significantly in SEC play this season, this weekend is likely their best chance to snap a three-game conference losing streak and snag a highly-coveted sixth win.
The Tigers (6-2, 2-2) have a fine record, but the season has been a sight disappointment so far. Considered a dark horse candidate to win the SEC, and potentially make the College Football Playoff, they’ve lost two of their last three games by a combined score of 74-10. Three of their wins have come by six points or fewer, and that includes a 27-21 victory over Boston College.
But they’ve been a bit hamstrung by injuries particularly to quarterback Brady Cook, who sustained a hand injury in last month’s 34-0 loss to Alabama. Cook’s status is unclear for this weekend, and if backup Drew Pyne is forced back into action, that would present a major blow to the Tigers’ offense.
The Tigers are a 3.5-point home favorite this weekend. The Sooners need a win to secure bowl eligibility. The Tigers need a win to keep themselves viable in the playoff race. Considering the recent history between these two teams — the battles for Cayden Green and Williams Nwaneri come to mind — and that this’ll be the first time these two teams have faced off since 2011 when they were Big 12 foes, there’s a lot of anticipation for this one.
Here’s an early look at the Tigers and what the Sooners can expect:
GAME INFO
When: 6:45 p.m. CT
Where: Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium, Columbia, Missouri
TV: SEC Network
Radio: 107.7 FM
SERIES HISTORY
All time series record: OU leads 67-24-5
Last meeting: OU won 38-28, Sept. 24, 2011
MISSOURI STATS
Scoring offense: 27.8 points per game (70th nationally)
Scoring defense: 17.88 points per game (17th)
Total offense: 399.5 yards per game (61st)
Total defense: 299.6 yards per game (13th)
Rushing offense: 171.6 yards per game (55th)
Rushing defense: 134.9 yards per game (54th)
Passing offense: 227.9 yards per game (70th)
Passing defense: 164.8 yards per game (10th)
Key players
Brady Cook, QB
196.88 yards per game, 62.8% completion, 11 total TD, 1 INT
Drew Pyne, QB
49.6 yards per game, 63.6% completion, 0 TD, 3 INT
Nate Noel, RB
503 yards, 85 carries, 5.9 yards per carry, 2 TD
Marcus Carroll, RB
83 carries, 401 yards, 4.8 yards per carry, 6 TD
Theo Wease Jr., WR
37 receptions, 482 yards, 13.03 yards per reception
Luther Burden, WR
40 receptions, 450 yards, 4 TD
Marvin Burks Jr., S
47 tackles, 1 INT
Corey Flagg Jr., LB
43 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 INT
Johnny Walker Jr., DE
21 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, 4.0 sacks
STORYLINES
OU’s rushing attack
The Sooners have found a rhythm running the ball the last two weeks. They rushed for 207 yards against Ole Miss — not including yards lost from sacks — on over four yards per carry. They kept that going last weekend against Maine, rushing for 386 yards on over seven yards per carry. Jovantae Barnes has been the engine, rushing for 340 yards on 6.7 yards per carry.
They have an excellent chance to keep that going against a suspect Missouri rushing defense. Their weak point has been defending the run — they’ve allowed 4.4 yards per carry this season, which ranks 76th nationally. In their losses to Texas A&M and Alabama, they allowed 6.56 and 7.32 yards per carry, respectively.
Considering the Tigers have been much better at defending the pass, the Sooners are going to have to establish the run. It’s not going to be easy, particularly as Michael Tarquin, Jacob Sexton and Jake Taylor work through issues. But given the Sooners’ success running the ball, and Missouri’s struggling to defend it, that’s going to have to be a focus on Saturday.
Who is at quarterback for Missouri?
It’s unclear whether Cook or Pyne will be at quarterback, and that will arguably have the biggest impact on the game.
Cook has been efficient this season and has done a good job of taking care of the ball. He’s averaging 11.5 yards per completion and has shown an ability to move the ball down the field.
When Pyne is in the game, the offense completely stalls. Not only has he been turnover prone, he’s shown incapable of operating a viable offense. He’s averaging fewer than 7.1 yards per completion. He played most of the game against Alabama after Cook exited with an injury, completing six of 12 passes for 42 yards and three interceptions.
If it’s Pyne at quarterback, the OU defense will be able to let loose. They’ll be able to blitz Pyne while not being afraid of anything hurting them down the field. But if it’s Cook at quarterback, it’ll be a much different task for OU’s defense.
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a series of arrests made in north Missouri between October 31, 2024, and November 3, 2024. During this period, a total of 14 individuals were arrested for various charges, ranging from driving while intoxicated to warrants for serious offenses.
Justin R. Aley, 42, of Maryville, Missouri, was arrested on October 31, 2024, at 8:50 a.m. in Gentry County. He faced charges of felony driving while intoxicated, possession of a controlled substance (amphetamine), unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway. He was held at the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail on a 24-hour hold.
Brett M. Boies, 28, from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was taken into custody on October 31, 2024, at 9:51 a.m. in Buchanan County. He was arrested on a Platte County misdemeanor warrant for a traffic violation and was held at the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center. His arrest was bondable.
Katherine M. Flores, 37, of St. Joseph, Missouri, was arrested on October 31, 2024, at 11:41 a.m. in Buchanan County on a Buchanan County misdemeanor traffic warrant. She was also held at the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center, and her arrest was bondable.
Nico R. Munson, 25, from Robinson, Kansas, was apprehended on November 1, 2024, at 6:20 a.m. in Buchanan County. He was charged with a misdemeanor warrant for dangerous drugs out of Buchanan County and speeding. He was held at the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center and his arrest was bondable.
Logan B. Sullivan, 35, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, was arrested on November 2, 2024, at 1:16 a.m. in Andrew County. He was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated and careless and imprudent driving. Sullivan was held at the Andrew County Sheriff’s Department for a 12-hour hold.
Megan L. McCleery, 54, from Kansas City, Missouri, was taken into custody on November 2, 2024, at 4:13 p.m. in Clinton County. She faced charges that included a Platte County Sheriff’s Office felony warrant for probation violation, possession of a controlled substance (felony), and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). She was held at the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office on a 24-hour hold.
Justin L. Grider, 41, of St. Joseph, Missouri, was arrested on November 3, 2024, at 9:45 p.m. in Buchanan County. He faced a misdemeanor warrant for driving while revoked or suspended issued by the St. Joseph Police Department and a charge of failing to wear a seat belt. He was held at the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center, with the arrest being bondable.
Aaron D. Benton, 36, from Independence, Missouri, was apprehended on October 31, 2024, at 1:13 p.m. in Linn County. He was charged with felony failure to register as a sex offender, speeding, and driving with no valid plates. Benton was held at the Linn County Jail and later released.
Kimberly A. Smith, 45, of Kahoka, Missouri, was arrested on November 1, 2024, at 2:12 p.m. in Lewis County on a warrant for a Canton city ordinance violation. She was held at the Marion County Jail, and her arrest was bondable.
Francis A. Telarico, 47, from Kirksville, Missouri, was arrested on November 2, 2024, at 12:28 a.m. in Randolph County. He faced a charge of felony driving while intoxicated and was held at the Randolph County Jail on a 12-hour hold.
Darryl M. Webb, 58, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, was taken into custody on November 2, 2024, at 2:20 p.m. in Lewis County. He was arrested on a felony Minnesota warrant for parole violation and was held at the Lewis County Jail with no bond allowed.
Angel M. Branford Lezcano, 52, from Miami, Florida, was arrested on November 3, 2024, at 1:36 a.m. in Adair County for driving while intoxicated. He was processed roadside and released.
Joseph A. Wolfe, 32, of Palmyra, Missouri, was arrested on November 3, 2024, at 6:25 p.m. in Marion County. He faced charges that included DWI with a person under 17 in the vehicle (three counts), failure to wear a seat belt, failing to secure a child under 16 years old with a seat belt, failing to secure a child under 8 years old with a seat belt (two counts), and failing to yield to an approaching vehicle. Wolfe was held at the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and later released.
Douglas R. Barnes, 49, from Brookfield, Illinois, was apprehended on November 3, 2024, at 8:42 p.m. in Macon County for felony driving while suspended. He was held at the Macon County Sheriff’s Department and subsequently released.
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2025 3-Star defensive lineman Joshua Lewis of Dutchtown High School in Geisman, Louisiana officially announced that he is no longer committed to Missouri this week with a post on social media.
The 6-foot-4, 245 lb. defender said in his post on X, “Due to unfortunate circumstances I am not longer committed to the University of Missouri. Recruitment is back open.”
#AGTG Due to unfortunate circumstances I am no longer committed to the University Of Missouri. Recruitment is back open. #GodsPlan
— Joshua Lewis (@JLew999) November 4, 2024
Lewis originally committed to Missouri back in April, choosing the Tigers over two other schools he had named in his top three: Houston and Tulane. Other than his final three, the big bodied defender had a plethora of division one offers from schools all around the country.
It is unclear what the, “unfortunate circumstances,” are that Lewis is referring to with his social media post, but a lot of time still remains before the class of 2025 makes its final decisions, so a return to the Tigers could still be in play.
As of now, Missouri holds the 18th ranked recruiting class for 2025 with now 18 commitments. The Tigers are expecting visits this month from two prospects in the 2025 class: 3-Star wide receiver Jamar Browder from Lake Worth, Florida and 3-Star safety Jeremiah Jones from Murray, Kentucky.
Jones committed to Nebraska this summer, but Eli Drinkwitz and his staff hope to potentially flip the talented prospect ahead of signing day.
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