Privatization of the Saint Louis Water Utility
The city of Saint Louis, with a population of approximately 350,000 people, provides water to its residents and firms via...
Taxes and Growth: A Review of the Evidence
Key considerations in evaluating the role of tax policy in economic growth include: Taxes and economic activity are inversely related:...
Longstanding North Side Business Faces Uncertain Development Future
Fehlig Bros. Box & Lumber has occupied its current space in the north side of Saint Louis for 55 years....
At Least Four North Side Homes Slated for ‘Open Space’
Although NorthSide redevelopment plans for her area indicate that Shirley Hamilton’s neighborhood is slated to be replaced, Hamilton said...
State Applies Funding for Schools, Broadband
JEFFERSON CITY — On Wednesday, the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) presented its application for nearly...
State Tax Revenues Still Down, With Slight Increase Predicted
JEFFERSON CITY — During the past month, Missouri tax revenues continued to fall short. According to Linda Luebbering, state...
NorthSide Details Not Yet Public
A home on the 2300 block of Mullanphy. Photo by Audrey Spalding. SAINT LOUIS — A much-debated $8 billion...
Why a Sales Tax Is Better for Missouri than an Income Tax
By most measures, Missouri is not a high-tax state. Its property and corporate tax rates are among the lowest in...
Why a Sales Tax Is Better for Missouri Than an Income Tax
Missouri’s economic development and growth rates are chronically below average. During the past 10 years, employment has grown 8.8 percent...
