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The inspector general’s ","author":"Robbie Sequeira","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-30T18:16:05.756Z","title":"Judge promises quick decision on challenge to Missouri property tax caps","url":"https://missouriindependent.com/2026/07/30/judge-promises-quick-decision-on-challenge-to-missouri-property-tax-caps/","source":"MO Independent","sourceId":"mo-independent","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-30T11:00:03.000Z","excerpt":"A Cole County judge said Wednesday he will rule quickly on a case that will determine if property tax caps voted on in April take effect later this year. 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