State and Local Government

State and Local Government

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New Observations Confirm Skepticism of Creative Class Urbanism

In a recent Vox column, Rachel Cohen Booth argues that many American cities pursued a “creative‑class” strategy in the 2000s […]

State and Local Government

Kansas City Homicide Rate May Be National Leader for 2025

A story in the November 20 issue of The Washington Post examines homicide rates in large cities across the United […]

State and Local Government

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

The two largest counties in Missouri are both having difficulties. Over in Jackson County, the assessment system is still a […]

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

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join host Zach Lawhorn to outline what a responsible plan to eliminate Missouri’s […]

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State and Local Government

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

Earlier this year, I wrote about the annual rating by Truth in Accounting (TIA), which found that Missouri earned a […]

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