Missouri Voters Reject Tax Swap | Topeka News

Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

Missouri voters decisively rejected Amendment Five—83% against—despite big business backing, as Realtors warned it would shift power away from everyday folks and raise prices. The amendment aimed to replace income tax with higher sales taxes and could have bypassed voter approval for future tax hikes. Opponents hailed the defeat as a win for democracy, urging lawmakers to find tax relief without compromising constitutional protections. Governor Mike Kehoe, still pushing for tax cuts, acknowledged the loss but remains focused on reducing government’s financial burden on families. The campaign…