Local government

Economy | ARTICLE | October 6, 2025

Use Taxes on the Ballot in Missouri This November

By David Stokes | Read Time 3 min

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | October 6, 2025

The Free-City Project for Missouri

By David Stokes | Read Time 4 min

Economy | ARTICLE | September 8, 2025

Platte County Agreement Could Be a Model for Missouri

By David Stokes | Read Time 4 min

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | September 3, 2025

A Free-Market Guide to Zoning with David Stokes

By Susan Pendergrass and 1 more | Episode Length 22 min

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | September 2, 2025

A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Municipalities, Part Three: Planning and Zoning

By David Stokes | Read Time 1 min

Budget and Spending | REPORT | August 29, 2025

A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Municipalities, Part Three: Planning and Zoning

By David Stokes | Read Time 1 min

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | August 7, 2025

Municipalities Should Not Be Commercial Landlords (I’m Looking at You, Chesterfield)

By David Stokes | Read Time 3 min

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | May 23, 2025

Springfield Takes Its Time Hiring a City Manager

By David Stokes | Read Time 3 min

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | May 12, 2025

Shutting Down Dissent in Sedalia

By David Stokes | Read Time 3 min