Missouri’s fiscally irresponsible path will be paid for by everyday people

By: Logan Liguore

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 1,173

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Missouri lawmakers have been pushing regressive and shortsighted tax policies that undermine everyday workers and sabotage the Show-Me State’s ability to raise revenue.

Within a few months, Missouri ended taxation of capital gains, poised itself to cut property taxes across the state and reignited the Kansas City border war. To make matters even worse, the governor has reaffirmed his desire to eliminate income taxes in the state.

Missourians depend on responsible economic …

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