Cole County Courthouse
Coverage of Cole County Courthouse in the Nexus archive.
- Judge promises quick decision on challenge to Missouri property tax caps
A Cole County judge will rule quickly on a lawsuit challenging Missouri property tax caps and freezes included in a bill diverting state tax revenue to support stadium construction for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. The lawsuit, filed by taxpayers and 43 counties, argues the provisions violate the state constitution by arbitrarily designating counties for tax restrictions, while state attorneys defend the law as rational.
- Judge to decide Monday whether Missouri tax overhaul stays on August ballot
A Missouri judge will decide by Monday whether Amendment 5, a proposal to replace income tax with sales taxes, remains on the August ballot. Opponents argue the measure violates the state constitution’s single-subject rule, while supporters claim it complies by focusing solely on tax provisions. The ruling must allow time for appeals before the June 9 deadline for ballot changes.