Christopher Limbaugh
Coverage of Christopher Limbaugh in the Nexus archive.
- Missouri ballot proposals blocked by secretary of state had enough signatures, records show
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins denied placing two measures—one concerning congressional map referenda and one on changes to the initiative process—on the November ballot despite reports that they gathered sufficient signatures. Supporters allege that Hoskins is blocking the initiatives due to opposition, while Hoskins maintains that the proposals violate constitutional limits for petitions. Multiple legal trials are scheduled to determine if either measure will be presented to Missouri voters.
- Judge promises quick decision on challenge to Missouri property tax caps
A Cole County judge will rule quickly on a lawsuit challenging Missouri property tax caps and freezes included in a bill diverting state tax revenue to support stadium construction for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. The lawsuit, filed by taxpayers and 43 counties, argues the provisions violate the state constitution by arbitrarily designating counties for tax restrictions, while state attorneys defend the law as rational.
- Missouri appeals court keeps tax overhaul on Aug. 4 ballot with revised summary
A Missouri appeals court upheld the inclusion of Amendment 5, a tax overhaul proposal, on the Aug. 4 ballot but required a revised summary for voters. The amendment would tie income tax cuts to revenue growth triggers and allow a five-year window for expanding sales taxes. The decision allows the measure to remain on the ballot but mandates changes to its summary before the final court deadline.
- Judge keeps Missouri plan to replace income tax with expanded sales taxes on Aug. 4 ballot
A Missouri proposal to replace the state individual income tax with expanded sales taxes will appear on the Aug. 4 ballot as Amendment 5, according to a Cole County judge's ruling. Opponents challenged the measure, arguing it violates constitutional requirements, but the judge dismissed these claims, allowing the initiative to proceed.
- Judge to decide Monday whether Missouri tax overhaul stays on August ballot
A Missouri judge will decide by Monday whether Amendment 5, a proposal to replace income tax with sales taxes, remains on the August ballot. Opponents argue the measure violates the state constitution’s single-subject rule, while supporters claim it complies by focusing solely on tax provisions. The ruling must allow time for appeals before the June 9 deadline for ballot changes.