America's cities had a way to escape the 'doom loop.' Then they blew it.

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics
Money dripping over an image of a city
City and state governments across America are facing a nasty budget crunch as property taxes fall and new expenses add up.

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The Midwest is getting left behind as the rest of America sees big raises

Tech Insider : Economy
The Gateway Arch, St Louis, Missouri.
The Gateway Arch, St Louis, Missouri.

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