Missouri Voters Reject Income Tax Elimination—Breaking With GOP Tax Trend

Legislatures in several Republican-led states have been pushing to slash or even eliminate income taxes on their residents.

Rep. Bell wins Democratic primary in Missouri; voters reject high standard for citizen initiatives  AP News

While nine states have phased out individual income taxes, Missouri voters apparently feared an increase in other forms of taxation to make up for the revenue loss.

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The push came after progressives in the solidly Republican state found success with ballot measures related to abortion, health care and the minimum wage.

Missouri Is Latest State to Vote on Abolishing Income Tax  WSJ