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Missouri's Ballot Battles Explained | Kansas City News
Missouri voters faced a pivotal election moment as two controversial ballot measures, Amendments 4 and 5, ignited fierce debate. Amendment 4 sought to shift legislative approval power to require majority support in all eight congressional districts, promising rural voices more influence but sparking fears it could let minorities block popular statewide initiatives. Meanwhile, Amendment 5 aimed to scrap the state income tax to boost personal finances and economic growth, yet critics warned it would shift burdens to sales taxes and devastate funding for schools and vital services. Advocates for…
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