Opinion
Jackson County taxpayers deserve better on assessments
It’s an obscure state law that every article about government and politics in Kansas City has to include a quote from Harry Truman. As I follow the controversy over the reassessment process in Jackson County, I flash back to my own time working for St.
Our opinion: Relying too much on sales taxes comes at an unreasonable cost
The state of Missouri is continuing a long-term and troubling shift to make taxation less fair and the state’s finances less stable.
Bob Buckley: Cause and effect — did the Supreme Court get it wrong?
Causation in the law has been a difficult concept for many, including lawyers and judges, to grasp. In law school we learned about “proximate cause,” which is the concept that must be applied in any case in which one’s tortious conduct potentially causes harm.
Phil Hanson: Giving helps our community prosper
It's competitive grants season at Truman Heartland Community Foundation. This is the time of year that reminds us of the power of endowed funds created by charitable people who want to make a positive impact on their community.
Ken Garten: The complications of civil injury litigation
More than 90% of civil injury lawsuits are resolved without trial.