Should stimulus checks be part of the next round of federal coronavirus relief?

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164 Votes

Should stimulus checks be part of the next round of federal coronavirus relief?

84%

Yes. People are struggling. Yes. People are struggling.

16%

No. We already have too much debt. No. We already have too much debt.

84%

Yes. People are struggling.

Congress is negotiating another round of relief for an economy hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and business restrictions. Some are arguing for the inclusion of checks to in... Show More

Congress is negotiating another round of relief for an economy hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and business restrictions. Some are arguing for the inclusion of checks to individuals like in the first round of relief. Show Less

3 Comments

Bill Whisenand

If they're going to put limits on businesses and some people losing their jobs, then wouldn't the stimulus help everyone keep money in the community.

Harold Kerr II

WE SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN IT MANY MONTHS AGO!

Zarrie Sims-Brown

A package should go to all employers to continue the pay and health insurance for those who were or are employed. This way taxes keep getting paid back to the government while we try to get this mess under control. No one would be losing out and companies would be sustainable.

16%

No. We already have too much debt.

The U.S. government carries a lot of debt. Stimulus checks in the first round of relief helped push the budget deficit in the last fiscal year to more than $3 trillion.

The U.S. government carries a lot of debt. Stimulus checks in the first round of relief helped push the budget deficit in the last fiscal year to more than $3 trillion. Show Less

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Are local sales taxes a good way to increase funding for public safety?

Asked by ABC 17 News

210 Votes

Are local sales taxes a good way to increase funding for public safety?

27%

Yes Yes

73%

No No

27%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

73%

No

4 Comments

Fred

Almost as bad an idea as replacing income taxes with higher sales taxes!

Max

You finally got one right. Did you have help?

Harry D

A new tax is not the answer to the city's budget problems. City leaders need to live within your means, like everyone else. Vote NO on the new taxes.

Steve Baumann

We already pay enough in taxes. The City needs to check it's priorities and pull funding from programs that truly are not conductive to the day to day lives of the general tax paying citizen. Focus on the core competencies, not liberal dream programs.

Zaos Gonzolez

Your own safety is your own responsibility.

Should speed limits on Missouri's rural divided highways be increased?

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344 Votes

Should speed limits on Missouri's rural divided highways be increased?

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

1 Comment

Harry D

Most people already drive 75 MPH, at least. Trust the people.

62%

No

2 Comments

Bob Reynolds

A lot of people drive faster than the posted speed limit - 75 to 80 instead of 70. Increasing the speed limit will just push the actual travel rates higher - 80 to 85 instead of 75. With all of the heavy trucks on the road (some that drive slow), higher speeds are just dangerous.

Shelley Vansell

Drivers are already driving 5 to 10 miles over the current limits so if it's increased I'm pretty sure they'll exceed the new limits.

ABC 17 News

Should stimulus checks be part of the next round of federal coronavirus relief?

84% Yes. People are struggling. Yes. People are struggling.

16% No. We already have too much debt. No. We already have too much debt.

84% Yes. People are struggling.

16% No. We already have too much debt.

Are local sales taxes a good way to increase funding for public safety?

27% Yes Yes

73% No No

27% Yes

73% No

Should speed limits on Missouri's rural divided highways be increased?

38% Yes Yes

62% No No

38% Yes

62% No

84%

Yes. People are struggling. Yes. People are struggling.

16%

No. We already have too much debt. No. We already have too much debt.

84%

Yes. People are struggling.

16%

No. We already have too much debt.

27%

Yes Yes

73%

No No

27%

Yes

73%

No

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

62%

No