Associated Industries of Missouri
Recent News About Associated Industries of Missouri
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MO Workers Compensation Legal Update - PTD claim denied based on surveillance video
In February, the Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission reached a decision in the case of Rodney Battles v. Heptacore.
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Brain cancer exemption advances in House and Senate
The Missouri House today approved HB 154, an AIM-supported bill that would clarify the exemption of brain cancer treatment devices from state and local sales and use taxes.
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AIM supports environmental fee process extension with important protections
On Monday, Associated Industries of Missouri (AIM) president/CEO Ray McCarty testified in favor of a bill that continues funding for programs within the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) with an important caveat: AIM required the bill include important protections for regulated entities against punitive actions taken by MDNR based on guidance documents.
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Boeing sets F/A-18 production completion date as defense business pivots to future work
Boeing expects to complete new-build production of the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft in late 2025 following delivery of the final U.S.
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Brain cancer treatment device exemption approved by House Committee
Brain cancer patients are another step closer to not paying the state and local sales taxes on items used to treat terminal brain cancer, thanks to a bill from Associated Industries of Missouri that was approved last night by the House Healthcare Reform Committee chaired by Rep. Kent Haden. Rep. Lisa Thomas filed HB 154 that would exempt brain cancer treatment devices from sales taxes. This is a multiple year effort reflecting a long-running disagreement about the exemption statute. In a change this year, the Missouri Department of Revenue supported the bill in the hearing. The devices were determined by the Missouri DOR to not qualify for exemption nearly 10 years ago. Since that time, we have amended the language in ways that should have allowed the exemption, but the DOR has said the language is insufficient. "We believe the state and local governments can find better sources of revenue than terminal brain cancer patients," said Ray McCarty, president/CEO of Associated Industries of Missouri. "Although we passed this bill as an amendment to another bill, Gov. Parson had to veto that bill, but liked this provision. We appreciate his support and the support of the DOR in clarifying these items are exempt." The bill will now advance to one of three rules committees and, if approved by that committee, will move to the full House of Representatives for debate. We will keep you posted of our progress.
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Film tax credit and rehearsal incentive receive first round approval in Senate
The Missouri Senate yesterday gave first-round approval to a bill that would provide two different types of entertainment industry incentives: one for filming movies and related content in Missouri; and another for building rehearsal facilities in Missouri.