Show-Me Kansas City Fight Against EPIC Republican Sales Taxes

Actually . . . There are more than a few Republicans, conservatives and fiscal hawks who think this move by Guv Kehoe is a bad idea. 

Moreover regarding this scheme that's every bit as laughable as AOC's populist fashions at an elite gala event not so long ago . . . 

The inevitable sales tax fight will devastate rural areas whilst Kansas City & STL might be able to find a modicum of relief by simply crossing the state line to make make purchases. 

We should have linked this one earlier in the week but it still helps to get a glimpse at the ongoing conversation . . . Check-it:   

The “Fighting for MO” meeting at Central Presbyterian Church was one of eight statewide gatherings held during the legislature’s Spring Break. Organizers say the proposal — backed by Gov. Mike Kehoe and House Speaker Jon Patterson — would hurt working families and threaten public school funding.

The Missouri House passed the measures, House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174, on March 12-13. It now heads to the state Senate when lawmakers return March 23. If the Senate approves it, Missouri voters would decide in November whether to amend the state constitution to allow the expansion of sales taxes to additional categories, including services. If voters approve and revenue triggers are met, the individual income tax would be eliminated by 2031.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kansas City families fill church pews to fight Missouri income tax elimination plan

Kansas City families filled church pews to fight Missouri's new income tax elimination plan.