While he’s still working on details, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (R) indicates he’s looking at trying to end Missouri’s state income tax in 2026. Governor Kehoe was live on KWOS’ “Open Air” program:
“The individual income tax is about $9-billion a year into state revenue, with a b. Can you imagine if we let Missourians keep that $9-billion how much better they could spend it than the government could,” Governor Kehoe tells listeners.
Democrats worry about the potential impact on state programs and services.
Missouri’s 2026 legislative session is a little more than two weeks away. State lawmakers will return to Jefferson City on Wednesday January 7, and GOP Governor Kehoe will outline his legislative and budget priorities on January 13, during his State of the State address:
“We’re going to announce the details at our State of the State speech on (Tuesday) January 13. We’re working with stakeholder groups. I want Missourians and the listeners to know that we’re going to have a responsible way to do this,” says Kehoe.
Republicans will once again have large majorities in both chambers during the 2026 session.