MOScout Sunday6: Gov Asst Map - Electoral College - Fed GDP Forecasts - Teachers Pay and more…

1. A lot of Missouri relies on government assistance.

Source: Wall Street Journal.

2. Same map with partisan voting patterns overlaid.

Source: Wall Street Journal.

3. Missouri hasn’t opt-ed in to the IRS’ free filing service. “The IRS is expanding eligibility for the government’s free tax filing software, Direct File, by doubling the number of participating states.” 

Source: Washington Post.

4. Dems want to abolish Electoral College. That makes sense. Dems have won the popular vote in 7 of the last 8 presidential elections.

Source: Gallup.

5. Teachers are happy, but want more $$$.

Source: Pew Research.

6-7. Dueling Fed forecasts, but no recession.  STL Fed sees 1.7% growth ahead.  Atlanta Fed pegs it at 2.5%.

Source: St. Louis Fed.

Source: Atlanta Fed.