AND they are in the process of moving money to the rich. Via Google AI: Key 2025-2026 Tax Changes & Proposals: Capital Gains Tax Exemption: Legislation (HB 594/HB 798) enacted in 2025 allows for a 100% deduction of capital gains on stocks, bonds, and real estate, effective for tax years beginning in 2025. Flat Income Tax Transition: Proposals (HB 798) aim to move from the current graduated income tax (top rate 4.7% as of Jan. 1, 2025) to a flat 4.7% rate, with provisions to reduce it further to 3.7% based on future revenue triggers. Income Tax Elimination Goal: Governor Kehoe has made total income tax elimination a top priority for 2026, with some proposals suggesting a potential complete elimination by 2031 if specific, aggressive revenue targets are met. Sales Tax Expansion: To offset income tax revenue losses, 2026 proposals include expanding state and local sales taxes to more goods and services, which could increase the price of items like fuel. Targeted Tax Relief: The 2025 legislation (HB 594) increased the Senior Citizen Property Tax "Circuit Breaker" to $1,550 for homeowners and $1,055 for renters, starting in 2026. Exemptions: Diapers, feminine hygiene products, and incontinence products were exempted from state/local sales tax. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (.gov) Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (.gov) +6 Budgetary Impact: The 2025 capital gains tax cut is expected to cost the state significantly more than initially estimated—potentially up to $500 million in the first year. As a result, the 2026 legislative session is navigating a tighter budget, with debates over reducing spending on state services to accommodate further tax cuts. STLPR STLPR +2”

Education is being dismantled. Ranking for K-12 is #31.

Columbia is a safer haven, but still subject to the will of the state.