Missouri lawmakers are pushing bold tax reforms as the states legislative session progresses toward spring break. The House approved a proposal backed by Governor Mike Kehoe and House Speaker Jon Patterson to eliminate the individual income tax, potentially by 2032, replacing it with expanded sales taxes on services like professional and digital offerings, according to Anders CPA and KCUR reports. This could reshape business costs and attract jobs from states like Tennessee, though it requires Senate approval and voter consent.

In higher education, the House Budget Committee advanced a plan redistributing 250 million dollars among four-year universities, aiming to adjust funding priorities. Business leaders, including the Missouri Chamber, cheer House Bill 2596 advancing in the Senate, which bolsters small business health plans serving thousands and aiding workforce retention, as testified by chamber executives.

St. Louis and Kansas City developers from Cordish Cos. lobby to extend MODESA tax incentives for 2.5 billion dollars in projects at Ballpark Village and Power and Light District, per St. Louis Business Journal.

Education sees tweaks too, with House Bill 2335 modifying school employee training and HB2682 renaming the Student Religious Liberties Act to the SPEAKS Act for personal expression in K-12 schools.

No major weather disruptions hit Missouri recently, though two million snow geese recently migrated through the northwest, delighting nature watchers in a CBS News segment.

Community fronts remain steady, with no standout infrastructure or safety crises reported.

Looking Ahead, watch for Senate action on tax elimination and health bills post-spring break, plus 2026 midterm governor races where Republicans eye gains amid national shifts.

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