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.

On August 4, Missouri voters will consider four proposed constitutional amendments that touch on conservation, local government, citizen-led ballot initiatives, and the state's long-term tax structure. Each proposal stands on its own, yet collectively they raise broader questions about governance, competitiveness, fiscal sustainability, and Missouri's future direction. At Progress 64 West, our role is not necessarily to advocate for a particular outcome. Our mission is to ele

After a legislative session in 2025 that struggled to pass major measures, this year promises spirited discussion and significant proposals that could shape the future of our state’s economy, workforce, and long-term competitiveness.