Local taxpayers kept their promise. Missouri must keep its, too.

By: Chris Gaines

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: September 24, 2026

Words: 851

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago


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For years, I watched young families chase a familiar version of the American dream: land the right job, save enough money for a down payment, and find a home in a community where they could raise their children safely. One with a reasonable commute, maybe a park nearby and enough room in the backyard to throw a ball. But almost always, near the top of the list, was a simple question: What are the …

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