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Missouri Governor Proposes Tax Overhaul Amid Controversy

1/17/2026

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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe proposed phasing out the income tax for an expanded sales tax, with a ballot for voters.
He argues the plan would help Missouri compete with Tennessee and Texas, which have no income tax.
Critics, including House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, warn it could trigger tax increases.
Kehoe backs private school vouchers, an abortion ban ballot, and expands nuclear power along with school-choice open enrollment.

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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe proposed phasing out the income tax for an expanded sales tax, with a ballot for voters.
He argues the plan would help Missouri compete with Tennessee and Texas, which have no income tax.
Critics, including House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, warn it could trigger tax increases.
Kehoe backs private school vouchers, an abortion ban ballot, and expands nuclear power along with school-choice open enrollment.