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Missouri Appeals Court Upholds Commissioners Veto of Child Services Tax

In a unanimous decision, the Missouri appeals court ruled in favor of Platte County commissioners who blocked a voter-approved quarter-cent sales tax for childrens services. The tax, intended for temporary shelters, substance abuse treatment, mental health care, and family support programs, was rejected by the commission in December 2024, despite being approved by voters in November of the same year. The courts decision hinged on the laws wording, which states that the commission may levy the tax after a yes vote, not shall, making it optional. This ruling leaves the ball in the commissions court and may require supporters to seek alternative means, such as lobbying lawmakers or revisiting the ballot.

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