MOLEG: S1 E14: Fish Fry and Taxes

The MoLeg Podcast with Jake and Rachael — Week of April 12–18

After a night of severe weather in Henry County’s Clinton—leaving damage but thankfully no loss of life—Missouri turns back to business in Jefferson City, where the pace hasn’t slowed.

This week, Jake and Rachael break down the latest movement on the long-running income tax debate, the passage of MSHSAA reform, and a Senate that has now wrapped up markups as session enters a critical stretch.

Meanwhile, a push from organized labor to crack down on off-the-books construction work brings a new front in the fight over wages, worker protections, and tax enforcement. Supporters argue it’s about fairness and accountability—critics warn of increased regulation and unintended consequences.

Elsewhere under the dome: a packed Capitol fish fry, the usual behind-the-scenes maneuvering, and a sense that the final weeks of session are starting to take shape.

On the executive side, Governor Kehoe signs an executive order preparing Missouri for the global spotlight of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, activating state coordination and National Guard support ahead of Kansas City’s moment on the world stage.

Statewide officials remain active, from major audit findings in Arnold raising serious questions about transparency and taxpayer accountability, to ongoing enforcement pressure on Torch Electronics, and a reminder that billions in unclaimed property are still sitting out there waiting for Missourians.

In the courts, a major ruling upholds the state’s school choice funding structure, while officials continue to warn about scam messages targeting residents.

Plus: financial literacy month reminders, what to watch as session winds down, and why—even after the storm—Missouri politics never really settles.

All that and more in your weekly insider look at the Missouri Capitol.