2024 MO Governor's race: on Technology

Mike Kehoe: Taxes to fund the state's transportation infrastructure

Eigel said "to have somebody stand up on this stage today, who has backed the largest tax increases in Missouri history, tried to present themselves as a tax cutter -- that's why people hate politicians, folks."

Ashcroft also said proceeds from the gas tax were "unaccountable" to the public since they are under the control of appointed Highways and Transportation Commission members -- as opposed to the legislature.

Kehoe noted that he has supported more than $2 billion in tax cuts for Missourians. He also said after the forum that funding the state's transportation infrastructure is an important economic and public safety priority. "It's critical to Missouri families, school buses, ambulances that drive across those roads and bridges," he said.