Missouri's constitutional conversation is changing. Amendments 4 and 5 are about more than individual policy proposals—they reflect a broader shift in how the state may choose to govern itself. Whether you support or oppose these measures, the implications for taxpayers, businesses, local governments, and economic development deserve thoughtful attention. As Missouri enters a new era of constitutional governance, understanding what's at stake has never been more important.

Progress 64 West closes out its 2026 Speaker Series with three exceptional leaders—Vijay Chauhan, Robert F. O'Loughlin, and Paul Christopher, CFA—before culminating the year with the 38th Annual Excellence in Community Development Awards: Champions in Action. Join us for timely conversations, regional insight, and an evening celebrating those making a lasting impact across our communities.

Missouri voters will decide the future of Amendment 5 on August 4, but the most important conversation may not be about eliminating the income tax. It may be about what comes next. If income tax revenues decline, how will Missouri replace them? Could services eventually be taxed? And who should decide—lawmakers or voters? Progress 64 West explores the questions that deserve answers before Missourians head to the ballot box.

The St. Louis region does not lack ideas. It does not lack studies. It does not lack vision. What it may lack is a mechanism for turning consensus into action and plans into results.