Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Missouri 2018 General Election in Missouri.
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Get StartedA "yes" vote increases the gas tax by 10 cents, exempts Olympic prizes from state taxes, and directs funding towards reducing traffic in Missouri.
A "no" vote maintains the current value of the gas tax, does not exempt Olympic prizes from taxes, and does not create a fund to reduce traffic in Missouri.
According to Tessa Weinberg of the Kansas City Star, gas taxes disproportionately hurt low-income households, as it makes commuting to grocery stores, schools, and work places more expensive relative to their income. Moreover, most money raised by a gas tax would not benefit urban centers, the areas that need this funding the most. , in opposition to Proposition D (Learn more)
According to Tessa Weinberg of the Kansas City Star, Missouri has several ongoing infrastructure projects which require additional funding. Increasing the gas tax is a tried and tested way of increasing funding for transportation infrastructure repairs and development projects., in support of Proposition D (Learn more)
According to Tessa Weinberg of the Kansas City Star, the Highway Patrol currently receives funding based on its performance. However, this measure would give the Highway Patrol complete control over its budget and how much money it receives., in opposition to Proposition D (Learn more)
Improving transportation infrastructure makes driving more efficient, attracting new businesses to Missouri, creating new jobs, all while stimulating the economy and reducing pollution., in support of Proposition D (Learn more)
This measure would increase the gas tax by 10 cents, exempt Olympic prizes from state taxes, and create a dedicated transportation fund to reduce traffic in Missouri.
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