Missouri Voters Reject Tax Overhaul | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 2m

Missouri voters delivered a powerful message on August fourth, decisively rejecting two controversial amendments—both backed by Republican leadership—that would have made it harder to get ballot measures passed and replaced income tax with sales tax. In every single county, including traditionally Republican ones, overwhelming majorities said no, with over 80% voting against each. Meanwhile, voters approved two popular amendments: one funding state parks and conservation via a small sales tax, and another ensuring elected—not appointed—county assessors in charter counties like Jackson County…