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Last update: 2 hours agoGas Pain, Memorial Day Edition: Missouri drivers are bracing for record-high pump prices as AAA and GasBuddy warn the spike could last through the holiday weekend, with Missouri among states projected to hit all-time Memorial Day highs. Tax Overhaul Push: Gov. Mike Kehoe is putting a plan to phase out Missouri’s income tax on the August ballot, while also raising the bar for future initiative petitions—an effort that could shift the tax burden toward sales and use taxes. Google’s Missouri Bet: Google’s $15 billion data center announcement in Montgomery County is reigniting the debate over who benefits from big power projects, especially as Ameren weighs new solar capacity tied to data-center demand. Local Economy & Jobs: Missouri’s April jobs report shows employment up and unemployment down, and a Jefferson City hiring event is set to connect workers with major employers. Education & Community: A Missouri education package died in the final session days over charter-school fights, while Tokay High’s FFA program marked 50 years of growth. Infrastructure: A Columbia roundabout at Conley Road and Business Loop 70 has reopened to traffic, with more MoDOT work continuing nearby.
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