Kansas City

ARTICLE | July 27, 2026

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By Zach Lawhorn | Read Time 26 min

Missouri, local ballot issues, use taxes, Missouri primary, Jackson County assessor, municipal bonds

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | July 23, 2026

Local Issues on the Ballot in Missouri This August

By David Stokes | Read Time 3 min

Kansas City, Jackson County assessment, Jackson County Assessor's Office, property taxes, Missouri taxes

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | July 23, 2026

Show-Me Institute Shines Light on Kansas City’s Discrimination Policies

By Patrick Tuohey | Episode Length 16 min

Kansas City Power and Light District

Corporate Welfare | ARTICLE | July 22, 2026

Missouri Doubles Down on Failed Economic Development Scheme

By Patrick Tuohey | Read Time 3 min

Pile of money, economic development subsidies, economic development policy, William Baumol

Corporate Welfare | ARTICLE | July 9, 2026

What Happens after States Hand Out Massive Corporate Subsidies?

By Patrick Tuohey | Read Time 3 min

Economy | ARTICLE | June 30, 2026

Why Stadium Deals Don’t Add Up with J.C. Bradbury

By Patrick Tuohey | Episode Length 9 min

Education | ARTICLE | June 23, 2026

The Continued Growth of the Four-Day School Week in Missouri

By Avery Frank | Read Time 3 min

Kansas City sports subsidies, Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Current, Mayor Lucas

Corporate Welfare | ARTICLE | June 22, 2026

Kansas City Mayor’s Circular Reasoning on Stadium Subsidies

By Patrick Tuohey | Read Time 3 min

Crime scene, Kansas City violence, crime rates, Missouri crime

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | June 18, 2026

If Gun Laws Explain Kansas City’s Violence, What Explains Kansas?

By Patrick Tuohey | Read Time 2 min

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