Why the New Property Tax Rules in Missouri Are Bad, Part 1
This is the first in a series of blog posts about why the new property tax legislation passed in the...
WATCH: Clay County Voters to Decide on Tax Reduction
In November, voters in Clay County (and also Laclede County) will have the opportunity be the first counties in Missouri...
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...
Map of Commercial Property Tax Surcharges in Missouri
I know, I know, if you are like most Missourians, you’ve been talking about the commercial property surtax (or surcharge)...
A New Sales Tax for Law Enforcement in the Lake of the Ozarks
There is a one-quarter cent sales tax increase on the ballot for August 3rd in Camden County. The extra revenue...
Here’s A Crazy Idea: Tax Yourself.
Versions of this commentary were published in the Springfield News-Leader and the Columbia Tribune. Longtime United States Senator and Chairman...
Almost Heaven
West Virginia is a beautiful state with a reputation problem. Along with gorgeous mountains and phenomenal outdoor amenities like golf,...
Lake Ozark Area Going in the Wrong Direction with Transportation Funding
It is disappointing to read that Lake Ozark leaders want to address legitimate road issues along the heavily used Bagnell...
Public Education Is More Important Than Tourism
Having worked in education reform for more than twenty years, I’ve often found myself in a familiar debate about public...
