Missouri Voters Reject Income Tax Proposal After Bishops Warned of Its Effects On ‘Most Vulnerable’

Aug 6, 2026 - 04:00
Missouri Voters Reject Income Tax Proposal After Bishops Warned of Its Effects On ‘Most Vulnerable’
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Fully 83% of the state’s voters opposed the measure, which would have eliminated the individual income tax and replaced it with a heavier reliance on sales taxes.