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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 7 MIN

PM: Missouri Rejects Income Tax Cut, Maine Senate Race Heats Up

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We begin with a significant victory in Missouri, where voters decisively rejected a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at eliminating the state's income tax. This landslide defeat, with 83% against, underscores the community's concerns over potential increases in sales tax, which disproportionately affect the poorest residents.  Shifting to Maine, we celebrate Democrat Troy Jackson, who is leading in three consecutive polls against Republican Senator Susan Collins in the Senate race.   Missouri voters just rejected a bid to ditch income tax, while other tax votes loom in Florida and California this fallTroy Jackson’s Polling Lead Over Susan Collins Compared to Sara Gideon - NewsweekBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.

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