Economic development incentives are usually sold as investments. The state offers tax credits, cash grants, or other subsidies to persuade a company to expand or relocate. If the deal works, supporters claim, taxpayers get jobs and the state or local…
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is talking in circles. The city is suffering under a $55 million…
A version of the following commentary appeared in the Columbia Missourian. As technology companies…
A version of the following commentary appeared in the Mound City Messenger. A bad idea doesn’t get…
Yes, you are supposed to read the title like Jerry Seinfeld doing a bit. (I met Keith Hernandez at…
Why the Chiefs deal hurts people today and tomorrow In a previous post, I explained why the now-approved deal to bring the Kansas City Chiefs to Kansas is bad economics—built on diverted taxes, weakened guardrails, and decades of fiscal risk. What’s…
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the expiration of…
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the expiration of…
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Guest hosting Mundo in the Morning on KCMO Talk Radio, Patrick Tuohey speaks with Neil…
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