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News Release | MoPIRG | Higher Ed

President's Budget Hits Students Down the Road

If Congress takes no action, interest rates will double on July 1st from 3.4% to 6.8% for subsidized Stafford loans, which more than 7 million college students rely on to attend school.

News Release | MoPIRG | Budget, Tax

Offshore Tax Havens Cost Average Missouri Taxpayer $783 a Year

With Tax Day approaching, it’s a good time to be reminded of where our tax dollars are going. MoPIRG released a new study which revealed that the average Missouri taxpayer in 2012 would have to shoulder an extra $783 in taxes to make up for the revenue lost due to the use of offshore tax havens by corporations and wealthy individuals. 

News Release | MoPIRG Foundation | Budget

Missouri Receives a “C” in Annual Report on Transparency of Government Spending

Missouri received a “C” when it comes to government spending transparency, according to “Following the Money 2013: How the States Rank on Providing Online Access to Government Spending Data,” the fourth annual report of its kind by MoPIRG Foundation

News Release | MoPIRG Foundation | Tax

Offshore Tax Dodging Blows a $843 Million Hole in Missouri Budget

With Missouri in the midst of a budget crisis, MoPIRG Foundation, joined by small business owners, released a new study revealing that Missouri lost $843 Million due to offshore tax dodging in 2012. Many of America’s wealthiest individuals and largest corporations, use tax loopholes to shift profits made in America to offshore tax havens, where they pay little to no taxes.

News Release | MoPIRG Foundation | Budget

Saint Louis Receives Failing Grade for Spending Transparency

The city of St. Louis received a failing grade for spending transparency, according to a new report released today by the MoPIRG Foundation. The report reviews Saint Louis’ progress toward comprehensive, one-stop, one-click budget accountability and accessibility.

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