Sales Tax

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Fairfield City Hall with a looming shadow representing budget cuts, symbolizing the city's financial uncertainty and proposed delayed sales tax.

Fairfield proposes delayed sales tax; service cuts expected

Fairfield City Council is considering a ballot measure for a 1 percent sales tax increase that, if passed, would generate $24 million annually but wouldn't take effect until April 2027.

Marco Alvarez·June 21, 2026

Kansas City skyline under stormy clouds with a torn tax form and falling coins, representing budget cuts and financial uncertainty due to Missouri's tax overhaul.

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Kansas City, Greenacres Face Cuts as Tax Overhaul Looms

If Missouri voters approve eliminating the state income tax, the state sales tax rate would need to increase from 4.

Marco Alvarez·June 3, 2026

A diverse team of police officers, firefighters, and paramedics standing together in front of modern emergency vehicles in a small town, symbolizing enhanced public safety and community investment in Fruita's emergency services.

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Fruita Voters Approve Sales Tax for Emergency Services Funding

Fruita voters have approved a new sales tax dedicated to bolstering the city's police, fire, and emergency medical services. This funding will support additional personnel and critical equipment, enhancing public safety across the community.

Marco Alvarez·April 9, 2026