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Governor Kehoe Proposes Income Tax Elimination in 2026 Address

1/14/2026

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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe delivered the 2026 State of the State Address, proposing a fiscal year 2027 budget to eliminate the individual income tax.
The proposal would reduce the general revenue core operating budget by $600 million to cover a projected $2 billion shortfall while maintaining essential services.
Kehoe signed four executive orders, including a statewide grade card for schools and the Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force.

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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe delivered the 2026 State of the State Address, proposing a fiscal year 2027 budget to eliminate the individual income tax.
The proposal would reduce the general revenue core operating budget by $600 million to cover a projected $2 billion shortfall while maintaining essential services.
Kehoe signed four executive orders, including a statewide grade card for schools and the Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force.