Tech Panic: Why We Shouldn’t Fear Facebook and the Future

Claire Andrews on Sep 9, 2021

Economy

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Highlighting an Energy Opportunity During Missouri’s Clean Energy Week

In recognition of Missouri’s first “Clean Energy Week,” let’s take a look at an energy challenge in Missouri that affects all types of energy sources in Missouri, clean and traditional […]

Podcast: New Test Scores for Missouri Schools, Development Developments in Webster and Food Truck Potpourri

David Stokes, Corianna Baier and Susan Pendergrass join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the just released preliminary test scores from last year, a multi-million dollar development planned for Webster Groves and […]

Hey Licensed Professionals: It’s Time to Move to Missouri

Missouri lawmakers made an uncharacteristically groundbreaking move in 2020 when they passed occupational licensing reciprocity. This means that occupational licensure from other states will now qualify a worker to receive […]

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Companies Pushing Back Against Government Overreach

Three food delivery companies are suing New York City over its cap on commissions the companies can charge restaurants to use their services. According to a Wall Street Journal article, […]

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State and Local Government

Does the Hancock Amendment Have an Achilles Heel?

For more than four decades, Missouri’s Hancock Amendment has played a role in protecting taxpayers from an ever-growing government. But actions by our state’s legislature over the past year have […]

Critical Race Theory in Missouri Schools

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Podcast: The 2021 School Year So Far with Michael Q. McShane

Susan Pendergrass is joined by Michael Q. McShane to discuss what has gone well and what has gone poorly as schools around the country start the new year. Dr. Michael […]

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Troubling Test Results for Missouri Students

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) just released preliminary test scores from last year. We finally have some information about how Missouri students have been faring since […]

Critical Race Theory in Missouri (Springfield)

Patrick Ishmael, the Show-Me Institute’s director of government accountability, sent Sunshine Law requests to Missouri schools to find out which schools are teaching Critical Race Theory. Parents, students, and taxpayers […]

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Missouri’s Gas Tax Hike is Coming

Recently, the final obstacle for SB 262 going into effect was cleared, as an effort to put the gas tax on the ballot failed. This paves the way for Missouri […]

State and Local Government

Podcast: The Future of The Dome, Loop Trolley’s Comeback and Hot or Not in 2022

David Stokes, Corianna Baier and Jakob Puckett join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the possible expansion of America’s Convention Center Complex, the future of The Dome at America’s Center, another attempt […]

Tech Panic: Why We Shouldn’t Fear Facebook and the Future (St. Louis)

In a time when some people argue that Big Tech has gotten too big, Robby Soave’s message is simple: don’t panic. In his new book Tech Panic: Why We Shouldn’t Fear […]

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