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Susan Pendergrass on May 24, 2023

Economy

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Back to the Future on Licensing in Missouri

Many are familiar with the plot of the classic movie Back to the Future. While I am probably thinking of […]

Should We Be Surprised about Missouri’s Lack of Education Legislation in 2023?

Missouri officials failed to deliver on promises made to expand school choice in the 2023 legislative session. Failure came both […]

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“Mr. Mayor, Tear Down This House!”

The average size of American homes has increased dramatically in the post-war period. (And by post-war, I mean post-World War […]

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Yes, Even Teachers Like School Choice

Can you think of a time when you had a view or a position on something that you were sure […]

State and Local Government

A St. Louis County Merger?

The adjoining St. Louis County municipalities of Normandy and Glen Echo Park are considering merging. Learn more here.

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The End of the Session Episode

Susan Pendergrass, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the end of 2023 Missouri legislative session. Listen […]

Watch or Listen: Jay Nordlinger – Adventures in Journalism

On May 9, 2023, Jay Nordlinger delivered a talk titled “Adventures in Journalism” at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. […]

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Mortgages, Job Applications, and Equity

What does applying for employment have to do with federal mortgage policy? Usually, the two have nothing in common. Nor […]

Right Idea, Wrong Approach

Each legislative session, there are more than 1,000 bills filed, and inevitably, many of them contain bad ideas. This year, […]

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Two Birds, One Stone: Could an Income Tax Cut Help Missouri Reverse Two Declines?

The American Legislative Exchange’s (ALEC) newest Rich States, Poor States report indicates that Missouri is currently facing an economic decline. […]

A Superintendent’s View with John C. Carver

Susan Pendergrass speaks with former superintendent John C. Carver. John writes about education policy at growthringsjcc.blogspot.com Listen on Apple Podcasts […]

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