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The Lake Loves Local Subsidies
01 Jul

The Lake Loves Local Subsidies

Posted by Michael Rathbone Corporate Welfare, Municipal Policy, Subsidies

It seems you win some, you lose some. Just as soon as I was about to pop open a bottle […]

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Group Pushes for Higher Downtown Taxes
01 Jul

Group Pushes for Higher Downtown Taxes

Posted by Joseph Miller Municipal Policy, Transportation

Last week, multiple news outlets reported that representatives of Downtown STL, a taxpayer-funded organization, wants to set up a transportation […]

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Taxicab Commission Goes Rogue, Blocks Free Uber Rides on July 4th
01 Jul

Taxicab Commission Goes Rogue, Blocks Free Uber Rides on July 4th

Posted by Joseph Miller Regulation, State and Local Government, Transportation

Recently, Uber announced plans to offer free rides for all Saint Louisans for the Fourth of July weekend. The free […]

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Top Misconceptions About the Riverfront Stadium Plan
30 Jun

Top Misconceptions About the Riverfront Stadium Plan

Posted by Joseph Miller Corporate Welfare, Subsidies

As the fight over funding a new riverfront stadium, designed to keep the Rams in Saint Louis, plays out in the […]

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You Don’t Say
30 Jun

You Don’t Say

Posted by Michael Rathbone Corporate Welfare, Subsidies

Telling people “I told you so” is probably not a good way to win friends and influence people. However, when […]

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Indiana Toll Road Sold to New Company for $5.7 Billion
29 Jun

Indiana Toll Road Sold to New Company for $5.7 Billion

Posted by Joseph Miller Privatization, Transportation

On May 28, Industry Funds Management, an international infrastructure investment firm, purchased the lease (with 66 years remaining) of the Indiana Toll […]

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Choosing a Major, Picking a Winner
29 Jun

Choosing a Major, Picking a Winner

Posted by Brittany Wagner Accountability

As first appearing in the Southeast Missourian: Several decades ago, earning a college degree—almost any college degree—was all it took […]

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And the Top State Is . . .
29 Jun

And the Top State Is . . .

Posted by Rik W. Hafer Economy

Well, it wasn’t Missouri. CNBC recently released its annual America’s Top States of Business ranking. The ranking is based on 60 […]

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Abatement Advisory Board Declines to Catch a Falling Star
26 Jun

Abatement Advisory Board Declines to Catch a Falling Star

Posted by Patrick Ishmael Corporate Welfare, Subsidies

It’s been a bad few days for the Kansas City Star. Last week, the Kansas City Business Journal reported that the Star was seeking a 15-year […]

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Edwise
26 Jun

Kauffman Foundation Releases New Education Data Tool

Posted by Brittany Wagner School Choice

Are you looking for a new school for your child? Are you curious to know how your child’s school stacks […]

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Minimum Wage Hike on Ice?
26 Jun

Minimum Wage Hike on Ice?

Posted by Michael Rathbone Business Climate

To say the proposed minimum wage hike in the city of Saint Louis has been controversial is an understatement. We’ve been on top of the issue since […]

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Nixon Vetoes Transfer Bill . . . Again
26 Jun

Nixon Vetoes Transfer Bill . . . Again

Posted by Brittany Wagner School Choice

Today, Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed a bill to amend the transfer program for students in unaccredited school districts for the second time […]

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Supreme Court Rules Against King v. Burwell Plaintiffs
25 Jun

Supreme Court Rules Against King v. Burwell Plaintiffs

Posted by Patrick Ishmael Courts, Free-Market Reform

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal subsidies may continue to flow to insurance plans sold in federal insurance exchanges, […]

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The Risks of the New Convention Hotel
25 Jun

The Risks of the New Convention Hotel

Posted by Patrick Tuohey Corporate Welfare, Subsidies

Despite being midsized in both population and convention business, Kansas City was rated among the top five cities in high travel taxes. […]

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Modernize Saint Louis’ Outdated Business Code
25 Jun

Modernize Saint Louis’ Outdated Business Code

Posted by Joseph Miller Uncategorized

Miniature pony tracks. Bathhouses, detective agencies, and pool rooms. Horse-drawn vehicles, junk dealers, cattle dealers, and street railways. Vault cleaners. […]

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Taxicab Commission: Ridesharing a Want, Not a Need in Saint Louis
25 Jun

Taxicab Commission: Ridesharing a Want, Not a Need in Saint Louis

Posted by Joseph Miller Regulation, Transportation

The status of ridesharing companies, like Uber and Lyft, dominated the agenda at this month’s meeting of the Metropolitan Taxicab […]

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Maintaining the Education Status Quo
24 Jun

Maintaining the Education Status Quo

Posted by James V. Shuls School Choice

Today it was announced that many St. Louis area school districts have agreed to accept a lower tuition rate for […]

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Missouri is 35th. Yay!?
23 Jun

Missouri is 35th. Yay!?

Posted by Michael Rathbone Business Climate

When thinking about Missouri’s recent economic track record, one would be tempted to treat any positive economic signs with much joy […]

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Positive Train Control Creates Doubts for Amtrak in Missouri
23 Jun

Positive Train Control Creates Doubts for Amtrak in Missouri

Posted by Joseph Miller Transportation

With the recent Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia, the push for increased passenger-rail safety measures has greatly increased. As part of […]

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Employers Need Help-and They’ll Pay Too
23 Jun

Employers Need Help-and They’ll Pay Too

Posted by Michael Rathbone Business Climate

There’s been a lot said about this new minimum wage proposal in Saint Louis. However, there is an interesting topic that gets […]

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