KY3 Digital Extra: Missouri’s Gov. Kehoe earns big wins in the 2026 Legislative Session

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The 2026 Missouri Legislative Session ended with some big wins for Governor Mike Kehoe.

The lawmakers approved a $50 billion budget. They also passed a ballot proposal allowing Missourians to decide whether to eliminate the state’s income tax. Bottom line, lawmakers sent him more bills than in the last two sessions combined.

KY3’s Steve Grant and St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum discuss the list of winners and losers for a mostly drama-free session. Read more of Jason Rosenbaum’s reporting by clicking here.

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