Missouri Voters Reject Kehoe’s Tax Plan | Jefferson City News

Missouri voters handed Governor Mike Kehoe a major political setback, rejecting two high-profile initiatives: Amendment 5, which sought to scrap the state’s income tax, and Amendment 4, which would have changed how constitutional amendments are counted. The tax repeal effort suffered one of the worst defeats in over a century, while Kehoe’s approval rating dipped to 47%—down from 50% a year ago. Despite winning a decisive 59% of the vote in 2024’s contentious GOP primary, the governor now faces a budget crisis as state revenues fall short of spending needs, forcing him to cut $500 million in appropriations and deplete reserves. With lawmakers set to tackle fiscal realities in the upcoming session, Kehoe’s ability to balance the budget—and navigate political fallout—will be his biggest challenge yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/014422a39c205f07