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| “Voter approval of Prop A will provide more than $100 million per year in new funding to schools statewide from the gaming taxes paid by casinos. That means more than $1 billion in new funding for our schools over 10 years – without raising our property taxes or income taxes.” |
| - Scott Charton, spokesman for the Prop A - Schools First Initiative Coalition |
Proposition A, Schools First Initiative / www.YesForSchoolsFirst.com on the November 4th state ballot, provides additional funding for Missouri schools – and protects local jobs and our economy – by increasing the state tax that casinos pay and updating Missouri's casino regulations.
YES ON PROP A...
- Provides over $100 million per year in new revenues to elementary and secondary schools statewide – without increasing local property taxes.
- Creates a secure fund for education and requires annual state audits to ensure that casino taxes are only used for schools.
- Protects thousands of local jobs and keeps revenues here by eliminating Missouri's outdated "$500 loss limit" regulations, so Missouri can compete equally with neighboring states for casino visitors.
- Generates millions in new funds for early childhood education, college scholarships, veterans' services, and other state and local services funded by the $2 per visitor excursion fee that casinos pay.
| "Voting YES is important for our schools and for our economy. The Schools First Initiative will help us keep visitors, jobs and revenues here in Missouri.” |
| - Daniel P. Mehan, president and CEO of Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
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