Budget and Spending Stories

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | January 7, 2026

Is the Chiefs Move to Kansas Really a Done Deal?

By Patrick Tuohey | Episode Length 1 min

Arrowhead Stadium

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | January 3, 2026

How Kansas STAR Bonds Work for Stadium Projects

By Patrick Tuohey | Episode Length 1 min

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | December 23, 2025

A Chapter 353 Tax Abatement Plan is the Last Thing Charleston Needs

By David Stokes | Read Time 3 min

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | December 18, 2025

A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Municipalities Part Four: Parks and Recreation

By David Stokes | Read Time 1 min

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | December 1, 2025

What Should St. Louis County Do about Its Budget Shortfall?

By David Stokes | Read Time 3 min

Education | ARTICLE | November 25, 2025

Eliminating Missouri’s Income Tax, Subsidies for Gas Stations, and Early Literacy Reform

By David Stokes and 3 more | Episode Length 1 min

Missouri state capitol, state spending, municipal debt, Truth in Accounting, Reason Foundation

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | November 21, 2025

New National Debt Analysis Offers Fresh Lens for Missouri’s Fiscal Picture

By Patrick Tuohey | Read Time 2 min

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | November 20, 2025

What the Government Shutdown Was Really About with Elias Tsapelas

By Susan Pendergrass and 1 more | Episode Length 13 min

Missouri state capitol, Truth in Accounting, fiscal report, Missouri fiscal health, Missouri budget

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | October 30, 2025

Missouri Earns a “B” in New Fiscal Report—but Don’t Pop the Champagne Yet

By Patrick Tuohey | Read Time 4 min

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