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Shepard Proposes $600,000 Private Fund for District 1 Neighborhood Improvements
New initiative would use private donations to fund home repairs, beautification projects and other community improvements.
Missouri Voters Face Seven Constitutional Amendments on Aug. 4 Ballot
Part 1: What to Know About Parks Funding, Jackson County Assessors and Changes to the Initiative Petition Process
Missouri Amendment 5 Could Change How You Pay Taxes
Part 2: Amendment 5 Would Gradually Eliminate Missouri’s Income Tax While Allowing Lawmakers to Expand Sales Taxes
