state and local government
A Wake-up Call for St. Louis
The newest demography newsletter from Saint Louis University delivers a jarring wake-up call that regional leaders can no longer afford to ignore. For years, the conversation around St. Louis has been one of stagnation, but the 2025 population…
St. Louis Demographics and the Future of the Region…
Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on SoundCloud Episode Transcript Susan…
Kansas City Takes Steps Toward Better Housing Policy
Kansas City has made some meaningful changes to how it regulates housing development, and they are…
How to Think About Persuasion in Public Policy with…
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Josh Bandoch, author of “How to Get What You Want: Mastering the Art…
When Diversity Becomes Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Justice has joined a lawsuit alleging race and sex discrimination against the…
AI, Think Tanks, and the Future of Policy Work with Todd Davidson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6hzEyGzKcw Susan Pendergrass speaks with Todd Davidson, Vice President of Programs at the State Policy Network, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the think tank world. They explore what AI is good at and…
Cost of Delaying Safety-Net Modernization
Neglecting a problem doesn’t make it go away, or cheaper to fix. Missouri is learning that lesson…
The Public Safety Climate in the City of St. Louis with…
Susan Pendergrass and Patrick Tuohey join Zach Lawhorn to discuss their new report, The Public…
Missouri’s April 7 Ballot Breakdown with David…
Patrick Tuohey and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to break down the key issues Missouri voters will…
Fire District Sales Taxes
Until 2025, fire protection districts in parts of Missouri—mostly rural areas—were allowed to impose…
