Podcasts about municipal policy

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 It is Trump’s 100th day in office 16:47 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Mayor Cara Spencer shut down the Building Stabalization Program which forced property owners to pay for repairs they did not approve | Mayor Cara Spencer putting plans for Metro Link green line on hold | David went to Jefferson City yesterday to provide testimony on House Bill 660, which would strengthen protections for taxpayers | Developer Seeks New Sales Tax for Jefferson Arms Project | Follow up on the St. Louis County Council recently passed a bill granting $3.2 million in taxpayer funds to private farmshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:42 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ Chris is out today but his sponsor still deserves to have his link here in the show notes. https://www.bridgetonmo.com/directory.aspx?EID=40 https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 It is Trump’s 100th day in office 16:47 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Mayor Cara Spencer shut down the Building Stabalization Program which forced property owners to pay for repairs they did not approve | Mayor Cara Spencer putting plans for Metro Link green line on hold | David went to Jefferson City yesterday to provide testimony on House Bill 660, which would strengthen protections for taxpayers | Developer Seeks New Sales Tax for Jefferson Arms Project | Follow up on the St. Louis County Council recently passed a bill granting $3.2 million in taxpayer funds to private farmshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:42 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ Chris is out today but his sponsor still deserves to have his link here in the show notes. https://www.bridgetonmo.com/directory.aspx?EID=40 https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Pendergrass speaks with David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, about A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Cities, Towns, and Villages, Part Two: Taxation. They discuss Missouri's over-reliance on sales taxes and harmful local income taxes, particularly in St. Louis and Kansas City. Stokes emphasizes the need for a "three-legged stool" approach to municipal funding, where sales taxes, property taxes, and user fees work together to create a more stable and sustainable financial system for Missouri's municipalities. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Municipal Policy Expertise 02:52 Understanding Municipal Policy and Governance 06:12 Local Taxation: Sources and Implications 09:03 The Role of User Fees in Municipal Finance 12:10 Sales Tax Dynamics and Special Taxing Districts 14:47 The Impact of Tax Incentives on Local Development 17:54 Challenges of Property and Personal Property Taxes 20:58 Sales Tax Pooling: A Unique Approach 24:08 Conclusion and Future Directions in Municipal Policy Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Hegseth defending Signal leak | 60 Minutes producer resigns | Nadine Menendez found guilty 15:41 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Sinkholes are swallowing St. Louis whole | No Bid, Few Rules – St. Louis County’s $3.2M Grant to Rustic Roots Sanctuary: The St. Louis County Council is weighing a $3.2 million grant to Rustic Roots Sanctuary, an urban farm in Spanish Lake, to address food insecurity. But the proposal is drawing scrutiny: it skips the competitive bidding process, lacks clear spending requirements, and follows previous compliance issues involving zoning and permitting. | St. Louis Officials Push for City Manager System After Electing New Mayor: Just days after St. Louis voters elected a new mayor to fix city services, aldermen are reviving a proposal to shift day-to-day operations to a professional city manager. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 32:53 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Hegseth defending Signal leak | 60 Minutes producer resigns | Nadine Menendez found guilty 15:41 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Sinkholes are swallowing St. Louis whole | No Bid, Few Rules – St. Louis County’s $3.2M Grant to Rustic Roots Sanctuary: The St. Louis County Council is weighing a $3.2 million grant to Rustic Roots Sanctuary, an urban farm in Spanish Lake, to address food insecurity. But the proposal is drawing scrutiny: it skips the competitive bidding process, lacks clear spending requirements, and follows previous compliance issues involving zoning and permitting. | St. Louis Officials Push for City Manager System After Electing New Mayor: Just days after St. Louis voters elected a new mayor to fix city services, aldermen are reviving a proposal to shift day-to-day operations to a professional city manager. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 32:53 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 An update on the Pennsylvania governor mansion arsonist | Using food stamps on Snickers and Gatorade 16:39 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Cara Spencer sworn in as new mayor of St. Louis | Why did prop B fail? | New Report: A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Cities – Part Two: Taxation: The Show-Me Institute just released the second installment of its municipal policy series, this time focusing on taxation https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 35:23 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about Trump freezing Harvard's money https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 An update on the Pennsylvania governor mansion arsonist | Using food stamps on Snickers and Gatorade 16:39 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Cara Spencer sworn in as new mayor of St. Louis | Why did prop B fail? | New Report: A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Cities – Part Two: Taxation: The Show-Me Institute just released the second installment of its municipal policy series, this time focusing on taxation https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://x.com/DavidCStokes 35:23 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about Trump freezing Harvard's money https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Karoline Leavitt calls on countries to bring the White House their best offer to negotiate on tariffs 17:09 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: St. Louis Mayoral Election: What Should Be the Top Priority? | Arnold City Officials Sue State Auditor Over Road Project Probe: Arnold city officials have filed a lawsuit against Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, alleging overreach in his request for records from closed city council meetings related to the scuttled $75 million Arnold Parkway project. The officials are seeking a restraining order to prevent the release of sensitive information. | Upcoming Event Insider’s Hour with the Show-Me Institute on April 15th with 2 times and locations! Missouri Athletic Club West at Noon and Cafe Napoli at 5pm https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 32:43 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about attacking narco-terrorists with drones https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Cory Booker staffer arrested for carrying gun on Capitol grounds as senator holds floor for more than 19 hours 15:56 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Missouri’s “Show MO Act” is drawing praise for bringing film productions back to the state, but do film tax credits really deliver on their economic promises? | Clayton Mayoral Race Sparked by Washington U. Ball Field Dispute – A zoning battle over WashU’s proposed athletic fields has fueled a write-in mayoral campaign in Clayton. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:21 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about Cory Booker’s filibuster https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Cory Booker staffer arrested for carrying gun on Capitol grounds as senator holds floor for more than 19 hours 15:56 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Missouri’s “Show MO Act” is drawing praise for bringing film productions back to the state, but do film tax credits really deliver on their economic promises? | Clayton Mayoral Race Sparked by Washington U. Ball Field Dispute – A zoning battle over WashU’s proposed athletic fields has fueled a write-in mayoral campaign in Clayton. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:21 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about Cory Booker’s filibuster https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Tim Jones uses the Signal app and doesn't understand how this mistaken text to a journalist could have happened 18:02 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Election day is April 8. What will be on the ballot? | Prop B in St. Louis County | The Green Line: Will MetroLink Expansion Move Forward? | The Opera Theatre of St. Louis said Monday that it intends to buy part of the Clayton headquarters of footwear giant Caleres | The Centene Ice Center remains a financial strain on Maryland Heights https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 33:18 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is a headline dump https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Tim Jones uses the Signal app and doesn't understand how this mistaken text to a journalist could have happened 18:02 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Election day is April 8. What will be on the ballot? | Prop B in St. Louis County | The Green Line: Will MetroLink Expansion Move Forward? | The Opera Theatre of St. Louis said Monday that it intends to buy part of the Clayton headquarters of footwear giant Caleres | The Centene Ice Center remains a financial strain on Maryland Heights https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 33:18 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is a headline dump https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Rand Paul says he will not vote for the Continuing Resolution | Tariffs on Canadian electricity | Stock market still jittery | Ukraine minerals deal 15:20 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Will it be impossible for Tishaura to win her election? | Ste. Genevieve-Modoc Ferry at Risk of Closing after 200 years | Money for homeless | St. Louis County’s Proposition B – St. Louis County voters will decide in April whether to give the county council power to discipline and remove department heads. | Missouri Poised to Take Over St. Louis Police | Sam Page unveiled the new flag for St. Louis County | The Missouri House gave preliminary approval to slash the personal property tax on vehicleshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 35:20 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ Continuing Resolution headed to Senate | Mel Gibson and Trump https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Rand Paul says he will not vote for the Continuing Resolution | Tariffs on Canadian electricity | Stock market still jittery | Ukraine minerals deal 15:20 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Will it be impossible for Tishaura to win her election? | Ste. Genevieve-Modoc Ferry at Risk of Closing after 200 years | Money for homeless | St. Louis County’s Proposition B – St. Louis County voters will decide in April whether to give the county council power to discipline and remove department heads. | Missouri Poised to Take Over St. Louis Police | Sam Page unveiled the new flag for St. Louis County | The Missouri House gave preliminary approval to slash the personal property tax on vehicleshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 35:20 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ Continuing Resolution headed to Senate | Mel Gibson and Trump https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Ukraine is ready to make a minerals deal | Canada needs the U.S. more than we need them | Trump’s speech tonight | Dems block the transgender bill 16:09 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | he calls us | TOPIC: Augusta’s Short-Term Rental Lawsuit: The case questions whether the town’s $200 fee violates Missouri’s constitution | DOGE Looking to Close a St. Louis FDA Office | Loop Trolley Funding Extended Through 2028 https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/ https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:37 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about what the Democrats have planned for Trump’s speech tonight https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia working on a Russia-Ukraine peace deal | Removing Sunset Provisions | State control of the St. Louis Police Department | Baer Pesticide bill 15:43 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Tishaura Jones has no idea that her favorite restaurant in St. Louis closed over a year ago | Why We Should Rely More on Property Taxes, Not Less: In his latest op-ed, David argues that while people dislike property taxes, they are actually one of the fairest and most stable sources of local government revenue. | St. Louis’ $10 Million Unpaid Water Bill Problem: Five years after the city paused water shutoffs due to COVID-19, officials have yet to resume collections for delinquent accounts. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 35:02 SEG 3 Can we blame Trump for Avian flu and egg prices? Chris’ Corner is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about Trump’s tariffs https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Trump tells Hamas to release the hostages or else | Nancy Mace talks about her sexual assault on the House floor 15:41 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Streets department director on leave during snow storm | An Update on North St. Louis Grants: A Post-Dispatch investigation found millions in grant money going to inactive businesses, vacant lots, and tax-delinquent recipients | An Update on Land Banks in Missouri: St. Louis County wants a new land bank, despite corruption and failures | Legislation to End Judicial Bias in Missouri: New proposals would stop courts from automatically deferring to state agencies and require them to interpret laws independentlyhttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:21 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Trump's executive orders and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Trump tells Hamas to release the hostages or else | Nancy Mace talks about her sexual assault on the House floor 15:41 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Streets department director on leave during snow storm | An Update on North St. Louis Grants: A Post-Dispatch investigation found millions in grant money going to inactive businesses, vacant lots, and tax-delinquent recipients | An Update on Land Banks in Missouri: St. Louis County wants a new land bank, despite corruption and failures | Legislation to End Judicial Bias in Missouri: New proposals would stop courts from automatically deferring to state agencies and require them to interpret laws independentlyhttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:21 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Trump's executive orders and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Jim Acosta quits CNN | Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, was a breath of fresh air today 15:27 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: David recently wrote an op-ed about the expansion of Flock camera systems which are license plate readers | The latest on the “Rams Money” compromise | AT&T building becoming 600 apartmentshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 33:17 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Marco Rubio commenting about Hamas and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ Paint the Town Red this Valentine's Day! Enter our contest to win a prize for your sweetie https://newstalkstl.com/valentine/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 New accusations against Pete Hegseth. Is Pete being treated like Clarence Thomas during his confirmation hearings? 15:23 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: The total failure of the St. Louis snow/ice removal highlights the awful city management and the benefits of privatization | Rams money | Cutting police force to increase raiseshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:40 SEG 3 Did Elon Musk give a Nazi salute at Trump’s inauguration party rally? Chris’ Corner is about Vivek leaving DOGE to run for governor and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Is Pete Hegseth coming up short on his confirmation? 15:23 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Three issues currently being considered by the St. Louis County Council: 1.) A new County Manager system of government | 2.) A new County Land Bank | 3.) Should the council be able to remove the county executive? | David will be providing testimony to the county council on the first two issues today. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 30:27 SEG 3 David Weiss’ comments about Hunter Biden Chris’ Corner is about the opening legislative session in Missouri and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Is Pete Hegseth coming up short on his confirmation? 15:23 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Three issues currently being considered by the St. Louis County Council: 1.) A new County Manager system of government | 2.) A new County Land Bank | 3.) Should the council be able to remove the county executive? | David will be providing testimony to the county council on the first two issues today. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 30:27 SEG 3 David Weiss’ comments about Hunter Biden Chris’ Corner is about the opening legislative session in Missouri and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 The Laken Riley Act and border security 16:39 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Republicans look to partially repeal new Missouri minimum wage, sick leave law | The Last Thing Missouri Needs Is More Urban Planning | Will David be heading to Jefferson City?https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/ https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 33:49 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Chris eulogizing two of his close friends and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 The Laken Riley Act and border security 16:39 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Republicans look to partially repeal new Missouri minimum wage, sick leave law | The Last Thing Missouri Needs Is More Urban Planning | Will David be heading to Jefferson City?https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/ https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 33:49 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Chris eulogizing two of his close friends and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 3 dead 6 injured in Wisconsin elementary school mass shooting | Chris attended the Christmas party at the governor’s mansion last night 16:53 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Bills filed look to gradually end income tax in Missouri | St. Louis City’s personnel chief sued Mayor Tishaura Jones | Trump considers privatizing US Postal Service, Washington Post reportshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:45 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Russian leader killed | Who is attending Trump’s inauguration | Continuing Resolution pork and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ Conservative Christmas Stocking Stuffer Contest is now live! Enter to win at https://newstalkstl.com/christmas/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 3 dead 6 injured in Wisconsin elementary school mass shooting | Chris attended the Christmas party at the governor’s mansion last night 16:53 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Bills filed look to gradually end income tax in Missouri | St. Louis City’s personnel chief sued Mayor Tishaura Jones | Trump considers privatizing US Postal Service, Washington Post reportshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:45 SEG 3 Chris’ Corner is about Russian leader killed | Who is attending Trump’s inauguration | Continuing Resolution pork and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ Conservative Christmas Stocking Stuffer Contest is now live! Enter to win at https://newstalkstl.com/christmas/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Former Lieutenant Governor of Missouri, Peter Kinder, to head Missouri GOP? 17:04 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Business groups ask Missouri Supreme Court to block new minimum wage law | St. Charles County may tap parks tax to remedy budget squeeze | Missouri auditor is investigating ‘Downtown Chesterfield’ tax incentives | Town and Country making a mockery of the Hancock Amendment https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 35:31 SEG 3 Mitch McConnell fell again Chris’ Corner is about Kari Lake tapped to be Trump’s ambassador to Mexico | Chicago mayor called out for claiming Trump is a threat to Black families: 'Americans have spoken' | Newsom wants to Trump proof the state and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Former Lieutenant Governor of Missouri, Peter Kinder, to head Missouri GOP? 17:04 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Business groups ask Missouri Supreme Court to block new minimum wage law | St. Charles County may tap parks tax to remedy budget squeeze | Missouri auditor is investigating ‘Downtown Chesterfield’ tax incentives | Town and Country making a mockery of the Hancock Amendment https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 35:31 SEG 3 Mitch McConnell fell again Chris’ Corner is about Kari Lake tapped to be Trump’s ambassador to Mexico | Chicago mayor called out for claiming Trump is a threat to Black families: 'Americans have spoken' | Newsom wants to Trump proof the state and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 John Kirby commented on the Israeli strikes against Hezbollah despite the ceasefire | Tim Jones finally made it to Washington D.C. after a 7 hour delay at the airport | Tim is broadcasting live from the A.L.E.C. conference in D.C. | Biden is trying to re-write his loser legacy | Who is Kash Patel? 17:54 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: St. Louis faces budget strain from earnings tax refunds for remote workers | Who appoints Wesley Bell's successor? | Town and Country is making a mockery of the Hancock Amendment. The city has imposed a 23-cent property tax increase (from zero to 23 cents), and is doing so without a vote of the people. Is this legal? Perhaps. Is this wrong? Absolutely. | Horses in St. Charles? A councilman in St. Charles County wants the police department to create a mounted patrol unit to patrol parks and ride in special events. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes     34:03 SEG 3 Biden went to Angola to apologize for slavery Chris' Corner is about mid-term races and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/    It's a Wow Diamonds Christmas! WIN $500 to Neustaedter's at newstalkstl.com/wowdiamondschristmas   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 John Kirby commented on the Israeli strikes against Hezbollah despite the ceasefire | Tim Jones finally made it to Washington D.C. after a 7 hour delay at the airport | Tim is broadcasting live from the A.L.E.C. conference in D.C. | Biden is trying to re-write his loser legacy | Who is Kash Patel? 17:54 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: St. Louis faces budget strain from earnings tax refunds for remote workers | Who appoints Wesley Bell's successor? | Town and Country is making a mockery of the Hancock Amendment. The city has imposed a 23-cent property tax increase (from zero to 23 cents), and is doing so without a vote of the people. Is this legal? Perhaps. Is this wrong? Absolutely. | Horses in St. Charles? A councilman in St. Charles County wants the police department to create a mounted patrol unit to patrol parks and ride in special events. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes     34:03 SEG 3 Biden went to Angola to apologize for slavery Chris' Corner is about mid-term races and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/    It's a Wow Diamonds Christmas! WIN $500 to Neustaedter's at newstalkstl.com/wowdiamondschristmas   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Netanyahu backs Hezbollah ceasefire 17:55 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: City has purchased The Railway Exchange Building | Town and Country is levying a municipal property tax for the first time since 1997 to cover budget shortfalls | PAC Group revives plan to give St. Louis County voters tax money to make campaign donations. Registered voters would get two $25 certificates for each St. Louis County race in which they're eligible to vote | Top St. Louis Development Corp. lawyer reassigned to job at airport https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes     34:29 SEG 3 Chris' Corner is about all the environmental plans the Biden administration is trying to cram in before he leaves office and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/    It's a Wow Diamonds Christmas! WIN $500 to Neustaedter's at newstalkstl.com/wowdiamondschristmas   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Netanyahu backs Hezbollah ceasefire 17:55 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: City has purchased The Railway Exchange Building | Town and Country is levying a municipal property tax for the first time since 1997 to cover budget shortfalls | PAC Group revives plan to give St. Louis County voters tax money to make campaign donations. Registered voters would get two $25 certificates for each St. Louis County race in which they're eligible to vote | Top St. Louis Development Corp. lawyer reassigned to job at airport https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes     34:29 SEG 3 Chris' Corner is about all the environmental plans the Biden administration is trying to cram in before he leaves office and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/    It's a Wow Diamonds Christmas! WIN $500 to Neustaedter's at newstalkstl.com/wowdiamondschristmas   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show * Matt Gaetz's accuser admits Gaetz didn't know she was underage * David Stokes, director of Municipal Policy at Show Me Institute, joins Marc & Kim to discuss growing Missouri, and Rural Areas Pushing for Divorce from Democratic Cities. * Ryan Wiggins, host of Wiggins' America, stops by the studio to talk with Marc & Kim about all the press wanting to meet with Trump, and how needed the new DOGE agency is. * First Responders Spotlight: Festus Police Department Thanks For Listening!!

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Russia threatening to use nukes against America 18:47 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Parts of Illinois are looking to leave their state—could they join Missouri? Voters in 33 Illinois counties have passed a referendum to secede from Illinois, citing frustrations with Chicago's dominance and high taxes. | Town and Country is levying a municipal property tax for the first time since 1997. The local tax is estimated to generate $2.4 million per year for the city to cover an annual $1 million budget shortfall and save for future needshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:41 SEG 3 Chris' Corner is about Speaker Mike Johnson's transgender comments | The Trump transition and Matt Gaetz and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/    It's a Wow Diamonds Christmas! WIN $500 to Neustaedter's at newstalkstl.com/wowdiamondschristmas   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Russia threatening to use nukes against America 18:47 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: Parts of Illinois are looking to leave their state—could they join Missouri? Voters in 33 Illinois counties have passed a referendum to secede from Illinois, citing frustrations with Chicago's dominance and high taxes. | Town and Country is levying a municipal property tax for the first time since 1997. The local tax is estimated to generate $2.4 million per year for the city to cover an annual $1 million budget shortfall and save for future needshttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:41 SEG 3 Chris' Corner is about Speaker Mike Johnson's transgender comments | The Trump transition and Matt Gaetz and is brought to you by http://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/    It's a Wow Diamonds Christmas! WIN $500 to Neustaedter's at newstalkstl.com/wowdiamondschristmas   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, to discuss:Should Missouri make a play for some unhappy Illinois counties?Let's Grow Missouri, Literally 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood  @LarryConnersUSA  9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Weekly: Jay Ashcroft, Missouri Secretary of State, @MissouriSOSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Eureka, Missouri polling place roads were flooded 17:09 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: St. Louis County voters could give the council its own attorney with Prop C: Proposition C would give the county council its own attorney | North County mayors offer to mediate Bellefontaine Neighbors city hall feud amid shutdownhttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:53 SEG 3 Dixville Notch split their midnight vote 3-3 Chris' Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about one of the Home Depot founders passing away | Rudy Giulianni's bankruptcy problems    https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Eureka, Missouri polling place roads were flooded 17:09 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute | TOPIC: St. Louis County voters could give the council its own attorney with Prop C: Proposition C would give the county council its own attorney | North County mayors offer to mediate Bellefontaine Neighbors city hall feud amid shutdownhttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 34:53 SEG 3 Dixville Notch split their midnight vote 3-3 Chris' Corner is brought to you by https://www.elitecomfortexperts.com/ and is about one of the Home Depot founders passing away | Rudy Giulianni's bankruptcy problems    https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute,  Kirkwood's Sales Tax Increase for Transportation: Kirkwood voters will soon decide on a sales tax increase to fund transportation projects. David can discuss the potential impact on taxpayers and whether this tax increase is the best approach to funding these initiatives.Proposition A: Next week, Missourians will vote on Proposition A, which seeks to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 by 2026 and guarantee up to seven days of paid sick leave for workers.Amendment 6 proposes allowing Missouri courts to impose fees on court cases to fund salaries and benefits for sheriffs, prosecuting attorneys, and circuit attorneys. This measure would overturn a 2021 Missouri Supreme Court ruling that deemed such fees unconstitutional, aiming to provide additional financial support for law enforcement personnel. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood  @LarryConnersUSALARRY CONNERS IN-STUDIO-Trump Never Said To Shoot Cheney  9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Weekly: Jay Ashcroft, Missouri Secretary of State, @MissouriSOS   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Electioneering to people standing on the sidewalk outside their polling place 16:14 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute TOPIC: Town and Country to Vote on Condo and Retail Development | Playgrounds and Projects on Hold in St. Louis County | Kirkwood's Sales Tax Increase for Transportation | Chronic absenteeism at Vashon https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes     32:43 SEG 3 Chris' Corner is about how the Democrats are pandering to voters | Jeff Bezos has spoken about his decision not to have the Washington Post endorse a candidate     https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Electioneering to people standing on the sidewalk outside their polling place 16:14 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute TOPIC: Town and Country to Vote on Condo and Retail Development | Playgrounds and Projects on Hold in St. Louis County | Kirkwood's Sales Tax Increase for Transportation | Chronic absenteeism at Vashon https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes     32:43 SEG 3 Chris' Corner is about how the Democrats are pandering to voters | Jeff Bezos has spoken about his decision not to have the Washington Post endorse a candidate     https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 No excuse absentee voting started in Missouri today | The LA Times won't endorse Kamala | Kamala has no campaign events scheduled for today | Bob Casey is in trouble in Pennsylvania 16:51 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute TOPIC: North Side Grant Documents Released, Redactions Raise Questions | Rams Seek to Buy Earth City Training Site for $1 | Kirkwood Voters to Consider Sales Tax Increase https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/  https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 32:07 SEG 3 Chris' Corner is about polls and swing states   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 No excuse absentee voting started in Missouri today | The LA Times won't endorse Kamala | Kamala has no campaign events scheduled for today | Bob Casey is in trouble in Pennsylvania 16:51 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute TOPIC: North Side Grant Documents Released, Redactions Raise Questions | Rams Seek to Buy Earth City Training Site for $1 | Kirkwood Voters to Consider Sales Tax Increase https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/  https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes 32:07 SEG 3 Chris' Corner is about polls and swing states   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show Me Institute, joins Marc & Kim to discuss Prop A that wants to increase minimum wage to $15. David explains why this is bad for Missourians and what the consequences might be if it passes.

In the 3rd hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show: * City of St Louis to pay $500 to families as guarantee basic income * MO Sen. Nick Schroer talks with Marc & Kim about the Rockwood School Dist. and their DEI policies * David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show Me Institute, joins Marc & Kim to discuss Prop A that wants to increase minimum wage to $15. David explains why this is bad for Missourians and what the consequences might be if it passes. * Kim on a Whim, too! Coming Up: Shannon Bream and Griff Jenkins

Read David's full report here: https://bit.ly/3NuEfX6 In this episode, James V. Shuls speaks with David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, about his recent report, A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Municipalities. They discuss the benefits of applying free-market principles to local governance. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Chris is broadcasting live from KWTO in Springfield, Missouri | Will Texas pickup another Democratic senate seat? | Harris' new campaign ad 15:44 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute TOPIC: A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Municipalities: How Missouri's cities, towns and villages can benefit from free-market principles | Minimum Wage in Missouri: the economic impacts of raising Missouri's minimum wage to $15 by 2026, highlighting potential effects on employment and income growth, particularly for low-income workers | Fleischman Hillard leaving downtown St. Louis for Clayton | St. Louis Public Schools superintendent lawsuithttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes   34:26 SEG 3 Chris' Corner is about Pelosi not losing sleep over stabbing Biden in the back | Mark Robinson suing CNN   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Chris is broadcasting live from KWTO in Springfield, Missouri | Will Texas pickup another Democratic senate seat? | Harris' new campaign ad 15:44 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute TOPIC: A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Municipalities: How Missouri's cities, towns and villages can benefit from free-market principles | Minimum Wage in Missouri: the economic impacts of raising Missouri's minimum wage to $15 by 2026, highlighting potential effects on employment and income growth, particularly for low-income workers | Fleischman Hillard leaving downtown St. Louis for Clayton | St. Louis Public Schools superintendent lawsuithttps://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes   34:26 SEG 3 Chris' Corner is about Pelosi not losing sleep over stabbing Biden in the back | Mark Robinson suing CNN   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Kamala was on The View saying there is nothing she would have done differently during the Biden administration   19:00 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, talks about Kirkwood voters will see a new sales tax increase on the ballot next month to fund transportation projects. | Amendment 6 proposes allowing Missouri courts to impose fees on court cases to fund salaries and benefits for sheriffs, prosecuting attorneys, and circuit attorneys. This measure would overturn a 2021 Missouri Supreme Court ruling that deemed such fees unconstitutional, aiming to provide additional financial support for law enforcement personnel. | North Side Grant Program Fallout: Protesters gathered outside the entrance to the annual Mayor's Celebration of Businesses lunch Friday to criticize the St. Louis Development Corporation's management of a $37 million grant program for north St. Louis. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/ https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes https://twitter.co 35:00 SEG 3 Bill O'Reilly is disgusted by Missouri Abortion Amendment 3   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Kamala was on The View saying there is nothing she would have done differently during the Biden administration   19:00 SEG 2 DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, talks about Kirkwood voters will see a new sales tax increase on the ballot next month to fund transportation projects. | Amendment 6 proposes allowing Missouri courts to impose fees on court cases to fund salaries and benefits for sheriffs, prosecuting attorneys, and circuit attorneys. This measure would overturn a 2021 Missouri Supreme Court ruling that deemed such fees unconstitutional, aiming to provide additional financial support for law enforcement personnel. | North Side Grant Program Fallout: Protesters gathered outside the entrance to the annual Mayor's Celebration of Businesses lunch Friday to criticize the St. Louis Development Corporation's management of a $37 million grant program for north St. Louis. https://showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/ https://twitter.com/DavidCStokes https://twitter.co 35:00 SEG 3 Bill O'Reilly is disgusted by Missouri Abortion Amendment 3   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.