Missouri House Democratic leader chides Senate colleagues for not fighting tax plan

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: April 17, 2026

Words: 1,368

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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An intraparty schism opened Thursday among legislative Democrats as the party’s leader in the Missouri House blasted state Senate Democrats for their silence during a 70-minute debate on a proposal to replace the state income tax with increased sales taxes.

Speaking to reporters at a news conference, House Minority Leader Ashley Aune of Kansas City said she was surprised by the way the debate, which began about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, played out.

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