state and local government
Kansas City Homicide Rate May Be National Leader for 2025
A story in the November 20 issue of The Washington Post examines homicide rates in large cities across the United States, and finds that “the rate of homicides has fallen dramatically for nearly four straight years.” This is good news, of course, but…
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…
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 with sports teams. We love our teams, but they make it clear that if we want them to love us back, it’s going to cost us. But a recent news story gave…
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…
Missouri Earns a “B” in New Fiscal Report—but Don’t Pop…
For the first time in recent memory, Missouri earned a “B” on Truth in Accounting’s (TIA) annual…
KCUR Finally Confronts the Reality of Fare-Free Transit
On Monday, KCUR carried a piece by NPR’s Joel Rose exploring fare-free buses in New York City, using…
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