state and local government
A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Municipalities Part Four: Parks and Recreation
This fourth installment in The Free-Market Guide for Missouri Municipalities series examines how cities provide and manage parks and recreational services. It outlines which park assets are best funded through general taxes and which should rely more…
We Still Need Zoning Reform in Missouri
Two recent stories out of St. Louis County have demonstrated why we need zoning reform in Missouri.…
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 Stations, and Early Literacy Reform
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join host Zach Lawhorn to outline what a responsible plan to eliminate Missouri’s income tax should include, from revenue triggers and spending restraint to rethinking other taxes. They also break down…
New National Debt Analysis Offers Fresh Lens for…
Earlier this year, I wrote about the annual rating by Truth in Accounting (TIA), which found that…
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…
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