Avery Frank, speaking at a St. Louis County public hearing, said the pros and cons of projects to develop data centers need to be considered and that the county should not offer them any tax incentives. #stl
At a public hearing on proposed rules for data centers in unincorporated areas of St. Louis County, residents asked for a temporary or permanent ban on the developments. https://t.co/q5BZ2mHN3w
Webster U should clearly be able to demolish this empty monstrosity. The fact that it's even a question is insane.
Webster University asks to tear down historic library to make land 'easier to sell' https://t.co/N2BlBwg5Y7 via @stltoday@ShowMe
In a recent survey, many young Americans got just 1 out of 7 basic civic questions right.
@CatoInstitute's @emilyekins joined the Show-Me Institute Podcast to discuss what this knowledge gap means for how young people evaluate government and economic systems.
“When you look at the positive side there is significant tax revenue for data centers. So much so it can actually lower the tax rate for everyone.”
- Avery Frank testifying at a St. Louis County public hearing yesterday afternoon.
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Paying all teachers the same, regardless of subject or school, was a longstanding policy that Missouri policymakers were right to reconsider: https://t.co/SLYMvywVdB
It is no kindness to promote a child through school who cannot read.
Research shows that, at least in the early grades, retained students benefit tremendously in terms of on-grade academic performance when they are held back.
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My new one for @thedispatch digs into the many (often crazy) myths about data centers, & explains why statewide or federal bans are ludicrous. But that doesn't mean reforms aren't needed - especially to state/local subsidies & antiquated energy regs.
https://t.co/l6eZXUPaK5
The economy lost 23,000 jobs, on net, in July, and revisions showed that employment gains were weaker than previously reported for the previous two months, which were revised down by 103,000.
At 10:05, @DavidCStokes joins The Gary Nolan Show on @933KWTO, @939TheEagle and @KWOSNewsRadio to discuss the growing pushback against automated license plate readers.
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📰NEW from Cory Koedel: Missouri doesn't need another initiative or slogan — it needs leaders who believe our kids are capable of more, and who'll expect more of schools, educators and students alike.
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Midtown's proposed $39M TIF district in St. Louis would let an unelected board redirect 23 years of future tax growth to its own projects: https://t.co/HaWXBHSvNS
If communities resist handing out tax incentives, ensure additional revenues turn into broad tax cuts, and focus on removing barriers that could hinder timely development, then data centers could become a genuine opportunity rather than a threat.
https://t.co/qcLF0n56yV
📰Sunday Read: Missouri has gradually boxed its tax policy into an unenviable corner. The sales tax reflects an economy that no longer exists, while the state’s heavy reliance on the income tax makes it less competitive with other states.
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