Eliminating the income tax would create a $5 billion hole in Missouri's budget, leading to cuts for local public schools

Estimated Budget Cut as a Share of Total School District Spending

A $5 billion cut translates to a 35% cut in services funded by general revenue. This analysis illustrates the impact of a 35% cut to estimated annual expenditures supported by state general revenue in local school districts.
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