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Springfield Should Eliminate Its Economic Development Agencies

A version of this commentary appeared in the Springfield News-Leader. In July 2010, Missouri politicians joined the state’s economic development […]

Laclede County Should Reduce Its Commercial Property Tax Surcharge

A version of this commentary appeared in the Laclede County Record. This November, Laclede County residents will vote on reducing […]

Clay County Should Reduce Its Commercial Property Tax Surcharge

A version of this commentary appeared in the Clay County Courier-Tribune. This November, Clay County residents will vote on […]

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Would an Income-tax Cut Benefit Missouri?

Missouri’s economic growth has consistently lagged that of much of the country—so badly, in fact, that our state’s gross domestic […]

Perry County Should Reduce Its Commercial Property Tax Surcharge

In 1985, Missouri changed the way that local governments tax commercial and industrial property. Voters approved eliminating the personal property […]

A Letter to the Editor: Roll Back Personal Property Tax Rates

Used car values have risen dramatically in Missouri. Prices for used cars increased 25 percent in 2021 alone. Because Missouri […]

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