Missouri legislature balks at taxes but OKs higher fees

Monday, June 7, 2010 | 11:19 a.m. CDT; updated 8:54 a.m. CDT, Tuesday, June 8, 2010

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri lawmakers avoided increasing taxes this year despite an ailing state budget, but they still hope to get more money from animal shelters, some parents and large animal owners.

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