And Then There Were Three: Blue Springs Joins Jackson County Property Tax Lawsuit Party
First it was Lee’s Summit and Independence initiating legal action against Jackson County for the county’s uneven and hamfisted property...
Royals Put Off Stadium Decision Another Month
Now that it’s almost Christmas, I can’t help but compare the latest news about the Kansas City Royals to a...
Welcome to “Kensas City”: Barbie-Themed Streetcar Wrap Costs Taxpayers $25,000
Are the Underpants Gnomes running the Kansas City Streetcar Authority (KCSA)? Hot on the wheels—pardon, hot on the heels—of the...
To Nobody’s Surprise, Riverfront Extension of Kansas City Streetcar Going over Budget
It’s the viral crossover no one asked for and no one needs—high inflation and government waste. But here in Kansas...
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Pay for Your Own Stadium
Yesterday I wrote about an interview I did with KMBC 9 on the Royals’ latest announcement that they had new...
Show-Me Talks Royals Stadium Move on KMBC
This week, the Kansas City Royals unveiled their latest renderings for two potential new stadia sites—one in Kansas City proper,...
So, What Exactly Should Missouri Do About Property Taxes and Assessments? Part Two
In my prior post about property assessments and taxes in Missouri, I highlighted a few things we can do immediately...
So, What Exactly Should Missouri Do about Property Taxes and Assessments?
Property assessment increases are driving people crazy throughout Missouri. People love it when their homes increase in value, except when...
More than a Metaphor: The Kansas City Streetcar Nearly Goes Off the Rails
As Americans across the United States were celebrating the country’s independence two weeks ago, it appears the Kansas City Streetcar...
Get the Popcorn: City of Independence Mulls Lawsuit Over Jackson County Property Taxes
Kansas City and Jackson County have been feuding over the county’s hiked property taxes, and now it looks like there...
Tensions Simmer as Jackson County Property Taxes Explode
How much of their taxes will the Royals not have to pay? Until recently, that question was the hottest tax...
Kansas City’s Courtship of the Royals Is Getting Awkward
Since their founding over 50 years ago, the Kansas City Royals have played their home games in Kansas City proper,...
Missouri Charter School Students Win
Missouri’s two flagship cities—St. Louis and Kansas City—face myriad challenges, such as declining population in St. Louis and high rates...
Independence Could Benefit from Privatizing Utilities
A version of this commentary appeared in the Examiner of Jackson County. Independence is one of the few cities in...
Opportunities Squandered in St. Louis Affect All of Missouri
A version of this commentary appeared in the St. Louis Business Journal. Opportunity cost. The concept is so simple that a...
Kansas City Leaders Need to Get a Handle on Crime Situation—Now
Frequent Show-Me Institute readers are likely familiar with our analysts’ concerns about violent crime in St. Louis, but many of...
“The Kansas City Royals of North Kansas City”?
With the expiration of the leases for the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals creeping ever closer, there’s been...
Prudent Pundit Ponders Independence Power Privatization Proposal
The Kansas City suburb of Independence—although it is weird to call the fifth-largest city in Missouri a ”suburb”—is considering privatizing...
Jay Nordlinger: Live in St. Louis and Kansas City on May 9 and May 10
St. Louis Event Cost: Free When: Tuesday, May 9 Reception: 5:30 pm Program: 6:00 pm Where: Lindenwood University (Harmon Hall Auditorium) 209...
Let’s Talk About Zoning
Zoning reform is generating a lot of interest around the nation. I think that is great. The debate is primarily...
