# Ballot Initiative To Lower Income Tax Struck Down | 6.18.26 - The Howie Carr Show Hour 2

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Podcast: [The Howie Carr Radio Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-howie-carr-radio-network-428574)
Published: 2026-06-18T20:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The ballot initiative to lower the income tax looked like it was going to pass easily, now it's been struck down thanks to a misleading summary from AG Campbell. Republican candidate Brian Shortsleeve joins Howie to discuss this mess, and more. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

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