SUMMARY: Six Republican senators in Missouri have proposed a 4% flat tax, with plans to eventually phase out the state income tax. The proposal includes a constitutional amendment to cap state spending based on population growth. While supporters argue this would lower taxes and simplify the system, critics, including the Missouri Realtors Association, oppose the idea, fearing negative impacts on government services. The plan aligns with Governor-elect Mike Kehoe’s campaign promise to eliminate the income tax, though its long-term impact on revenue is uncertain. Additionally, sales taxes could be expanded to services, including auto repairs and accounting.

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SUMMARY: Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced the completion of a new bridge on Interstate 70, which will significantly improve traffic flow, accommodating nearly 50,000 vehicles daily. This bridge replaces a 60-year-old structure rated in poor condition and is the first step in a larger project to widen I-70 between Wentzville and Blue Springs. The $240 million project includes two new bridges with three lanes in each direction, enhancing safety and addressing a key bottleneck in the national freight network. The project is a vital part of Missouri’s infrastructure improvements, with the second bridge expected to be open by spring.

Missouri’s governor is calling it the new bridge over the Missouri River in the central part of the state a win for everyone.

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SUMMARY: An investigation is ongoing in Aurora, Illinois, after a staff member from Democratic State Rep. Barbara Hernandez’s office fell ill from a piece of mail. The employee was hospitalized, leading to the evacuation of the building and street closures for safety. Various agencies, including the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, are examining the mail for hazardous substances. The employee remains in stable condition and is in good spirits. Rep. Hernandez praised first responders for their quick actions and expressed concern over the safety of her team amid such incidents. The office was closed Tuesday for recovery.

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