Senate approves bill to increase sales tax
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Senate approves bill to increase sales tax

Date: March 13, 2013
By: Michael Doudna
State Capitol Bureau
Links: SJR 16

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The Missouri Senate has approved a resolution to raise Missouri's sales tax
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Wrap: Jefferson City Republican Senator Mike Kehoe says the one-cent sales tax increase would provide revenue for Missouri's transportation system.

Kehoe says the resolution provides flexibility so each county can best address its needs.

But  St. Louis City Democratic Senator Joseph Keaveny says he is worried that too much of the money would go towards roads and bridges.

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Description: "It makes sure that we allocate some of this, some of these funds, to the not so glorious things that need to be done. The light rail. the bike paths, the walking paths."

The resolution still needs another vote in the Senate before moving on to the house.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Michael Doudna

Intro: 
The Missouri Senate has backed a one-cent sales tax increase for transportation.
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Wrap: Jefferson City Republican Senator Mike Kehoe's resolution would have a one-percent tax increase to raise revenue for Missouri's transportation system.

St. Louis City Democratic Senator Joseph Keaveny says that the resolution should set aside funds for projects other than roads and bridges.

Jefferson City Democrat Ryan McKenna says no projects should be receive special treatment

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Description: "Its going to leave gaping holes in that community and the school district and the water company. That's why I think all forms of transportation need to be on the table."

The Senate still needs to approve the resolution once more before moving on to the house.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Michael Doudna