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Columbia City Council to approve marijuana sales taxes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) During Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting, the city could move closer to implementing a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana in Columbia. Missouri residents voted to pass the legalization of recreational marijuana in November. It’s been almost three months since recreational marijuana was made legally available to Missouri residents over 21. Alongside

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Experts say tax refunds may look different this year as COVID-19 relief measures end

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tax season kicked off Monday and experts are warning taxpayers that their tax refunds may look smaller this year as COVID-19 tax breaks end. Kathy Pickering, chief tax officer for H&R Block, said most temporary COVID-19 relief measures have expired, including the expanded earned-income tax credit, child-tax credit, dependent-care credit and some

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CPS considers $20 million bond issue for facility improvements

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Long-Range Facilities Committee discussed a possible $20 million bond issue at its meeting on Wednesday. The money, if approved by the school board and voters, will go toward continued growth, athletic facility improvements, building maintenance, accessibility, building renovations and safety and security needs, said CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark.  

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