state and local government
We Still Need Zoning Reform in Missouri
Two recent stories out of St. Louis County have demonstrated why we need zoning reform in Missouri. In my most recent report from the free-market municipality series, I discussed how the St. Louis metro area has the least strict zoning rules of any…
New Observations Confirm Skepticism of Creative Class…
In a recent Vox column, Rachel Cohen Booth argues that many American cities pursued a…
Kansas City Homicide Rate May Be National Leader for…
A story in the November 20 issue of The Washington Post examines homicide rates in large cities…
What Should St. Louis County Do about Its Budget…
The two largest counties in Missouri are both having difficulties. Over in Jackson County, the…
Eliminating Missouri’s Income Tax, Subsidies for Gas…
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join host Zach Lawhorn to outline what a responsible…
New National Debt Analysis Offers Fresh Lens for Missouri’s Fiscal Picture
Earlier this year, I wrote about the annual rating by Truth in Accounting (TIA), which found that Missouri earned a “B” grade after reporting a small taxpayer surplus under full‑accrual accounting. Now a new study by the Reason Foundation—its “State…
Shocker! Kansas City’s Affordable Housing Set-Asides…
In 2021, Kansas City passed an ordinance requiring large market-rate apartment developments to…
St. Louis Needs to Stop Dating and Settle Down
I’ve often argued that cities need to have more self-respect—especially when it comes to dealing…
St. Louis Needs to Stop Dating and Settle Down
I’ve often argued that cities need to have more self-respect—especially when it comes to dealing…
What’s a City to Do?
My colleagues and I at the Show-Me Institute have for years counseled local and state leaders…
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