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Rural Caucus Newsletter, May 22 2026

Kehoe moved four proposed constitutional amendments to the Aug. 4 primary ballot: Missouri governor places tax overhaul, initiative petition limits on August ballot • Missouri Independent :

Amendment 1 - renewing a sales tax for state parks and soil conservation; 

Amendment 2 - requiring direct election of county assessors; 

Amendment 4 - changing the threshold for constitutional amendments proposed by initiative petition;

Amendment 5 - authorizing lawmakers to expand sales taxes as part of an effort to eliminate the state income tax. 

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Butler County Democrats . Butler County Democrats .

Rural Caucus Newsletter, May 15 2026

Trump was asked whether the financial strain Americans feel from rising gas prices might influence how he approaches ending the Iran conflict…

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