Missouri Promise Inc.
Coverage of Missouri Promise Inc. in the Nexus archive.
- Missouri ballot measure campaigns dominate fundraising, ad spending for primary
Missouri's political fundraising in 2023 is dominated by ballot measure campaigns for four constitutional amendments on the August 4 primary ballot, with over $27 million raised. Amendments 4 and 5 have attracted the most funding, with Amendment 4 opponents raising $6 million and $5.3 million respectively, while Amendment 5 supporters have raised $12.7 million.
- Missouri’s Governor Is Opposed to Out-Of-State Funding, but Not for His Own Ballot Measure
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has criticized out-of-state funding for ballot initiatives while benefiting from financial support from a Delaware nonprofit with undisclosed donors for his own constitutional amendment to eliminate the state income tax. Critics argue the amendment would shift tax burdens onto working-class families and harm local retailers, while Kehoe and supporters claim it would enhance economic competitiveness.
- Missouri Realtors pour $1.9 million into campaign to defeat Amendment 5 tax plan
The Missouri Association of Realtors donated $1.9 million to oppose Amendment 5, a proposed tax plan that would allow lawmakers to eliminate Missouri’s income tax through expanded sales taxes. Opponents argue the amendment could undermine constitutional protections against real estate transfer taxes and new sales taxes on services, while supporters claim it aims to create a stronger economy by replacing income tax.
- Judge to decide Monday whether Missouri tax overhaul stays on August ballot
A Missouri judge will decide by Monday whether Amendment 5, a proposal to replace income tax with sales taxes, remains on the August ballot. Opponents argue the measure violates the state constitution’s single-subject rule, while supporters claim it complies by focusing solely on tax provisions. The ruling must allow time for appeals before the June 9 deadline for ballot changes.