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While Republicans are considering how they want to approach tax cuts as well as making it harder to amend the constitution, Democrats plan to use the Republican lawmakers' support of 4 and 5 against them.

The Respect Missouri Voters initiative would make it much harder for the legislature to overturn voter-approved initiatives.

Without a contested statewide candidate primary, Amendments 4 and 5, along with congressional primaries, are the main attractions for voters. If past trends hold up, the controversial ballot measures will add hundreds of thousands of votes to primary totals.

A decision in the case could affect the 2026 primary and general elections, which are tied to whichever congressional map is in effect.

The Missouri Association of Realtors donated $2 million Monday to defeat Amendment 4, pouring new money into a fight over citizen-led ballot initiatives just days after spending nearly the same amount to oppose a separate tax overhaul on Missouri’s Aug. 4 ballot.

Opponents contend the measure would violate a ban on constitutional amendments including more than one subject. They also argue the ballot summary is misleading and should be changed.

The law will increase the state's minimum wage from the current $12.30 an hour to $13.75 in January and $15 in 2026. It gives workers up to seven paid sick days per year starting in May.

Popular bipartisan policies like paid medical leave have faced Congressional gridlock for decades.

Missouri voters are considering whether to make the state the 40th jurisdiction to legalize sports betting.

The U.S. Department of Justice filed the lawsuit challenging the law arguing it has undermined federal drug and weapons investigations.