Gov. Mike Kehoe on Iran, Missouri Tax Reform, and Police Funding

Marc Cox reconnects with Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe after a Pentagon briefing interruption earlier in the hour. The conversation opens with reaction to escalating U.S. military action against Iran and the reported deaths of American service members. Kehoe expresses support for the administration’s actions, emphasizes solidarity with military families, and frames the conflict as a necessary response to long-standing Iranian hostility toward the U.S. and Israel. The discussion then pivots to Missouri policy, where Kehoe outlines his push to eliminate the state income tax and restructure the tax code. He argues the proposal would return approximately $9 billion annually to Missourians, modernize a tax framework dating back to 1931, and improve the state’s competitiveness with its eight bordering states. Kehoe stresses that any sales tax restructuring would be constitutionally limited to offsetting income tax reductions and would require voter approval. The segment closes with questions about St. Louis city finances, police oversight liability, and proposed pay raises for officers. Kehoe reiterates his support for law enforcement funding, calling public safety a core budget priority while acknowledging the fiscal pressures facing local government.