The Star asked Jim Higgins

Candidate for: Missouri Governor

Do you support further restrictions on the use of tax credit in Missouri?	✔ Yes Tax credits for specific companies or projects have been abused. Taxes should be reduced across the board not just for a privileged few.
Would you support local control of the Kansas City Police Board, rather than the current system of gubernatorial appointments to the board?	✔ Yes The reasons for gubernatorial appointments to the board no longer apply.
Do you support a statewide smoking ban in public places?	✘ No The owners of public establishments should be able to decide for themselves whether to ban smoking of not.
Should term limits be lengthened for Missouri lawmakers?	✘ No The current system is working just fine. We do not need career politicians running the state government.
Should there be a limit or outright restriction on gifts given to lawmakers by lobbyists?	✘ No The problem is not the gifts but the fact that lawmakers have too much power. Power corrupts. Limit the power and influence that lawmakers have and the abuse will go away.
Should Missouri enact caps on campaign contributions to candidates?	✔ Yes
Do you support the current non-partisan system of selecting judges known as the Missouri plan?	✔ Yes
Do you support an increase in Missouri’s cigarette tax?	✘ No The state already takes too much of our money. There should be no increase on any taxes. .
Do you support additional requirements for obtaining or restrictions on access to an abortion in Missouri?	✘ No Unwanted pregnancies happen. Abortions will take place whether they are legal or not. It needs to be kept safe and legal.
Would you support ending the state income tax in exchange for a higher sales tax?	✘ No But I would simplify the income taxe form