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Friday, May 17, 2013  Missouri lawmakers are down to their final day to pass legislation before their annual session ends.

Thursday, May 09, 2013 

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Monday, May 06, 2013  Pfizer sells Viagra on its website in a drug industry first

Monday, April 29, 2013  A legislative proposal to change Missouri's income and sales tax rates appears to be a first-of-its kind proposition in the state.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Senate passed a bill Thursday imposing state and local sales taxes on Internet purchases, but opponents believe they can kill the bill in the House.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Missouri House has passed legislation that would trim the state's income tax and raise the sales tax as part of an economic competition with Kansas and other neighboring states.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Save money this week on green appliances.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Alleged Los Angeles clergy sex abuse victims seek Catholic religious order files in fight over records

Friday, April 05, 2013  Higher confidence in home ownership means increased business for movers. We talk to a local mover.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Macon Park Board of Directors thanks community for voting yes.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Voting yes on the sales tax increase will create nicer facilites for som events in Macon.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Retailers would be barred from charging consumers an extra fee for paying with a credit card under a bill being considered by a Missouri Senate committee.

Monday, March 25, 2013 

Monday, March 04, 2013  On Tuesday, residents of Eldon will head to the polls to vote on the local option sales tax for a second time.