Versions of the following commentary appeared in the Southeast Missourian, the Columbia Missourian, and the Springfield News-Leader. There is probably no better opportunity for counties […]
Governor Parson, in his final State of the State address, said, “Actually, with the budget we outline today . . […]
The St. Louis Business Journal had an excellent article last week on the present state of the St. Louis City […]
Trying to lure Hollywood productions to Missouri with tax incentives was always a fool’s errand, but a new report from […]
Last week, I submitted testimony on House Bill (HB) 1511, which would protect St. Louis–area business owners from being forced […]
Early in the classic film The Blues Brothers, Elwood takes his recently paroled brother, Jake, back to his Chicago apartment. […]
As the 2024 legislative session gets underway, we will undoubtedly hear more about teacher pay in Missouri. A key question […]
Almost exactly four years ago, I wrote in this space that the move in Kansas City to reduce bus fare […]
The state legislature in Missouri is again considering legislation to dramatically expand the authority to institute land banks to municipalities […]
Susan Pendergrass speaks with AEI’s Nat Malkus about the problem of chronic absenteeism in America’s schools following the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
With loyalty like this, who needs wins? After flirting for a new stadium with suitors like Clay County and even […]
The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) program teaches college-level coursework to high school students and then tests their knowledge with […]
Why is health care so expensive? In part, it’s because patients rarely have the opportunity to shop for a better […]
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Michael Hartney about his new latest report, Students or Salaries? How Unions Choose School Board Candidates. […]
Happy New Year! After a lackluster 2023 legislative session, hope springs eternal for 2024 as the Missouri Legislature returns to […]
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Patrick Ishmael join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the start of the 2024 Missouri legislative session. […]
RSMo §143.011(4)(1) represents the essence of Missouri’s income tax reduction trigger law. Passed in 2022, the law reduces the state’s […]
The Missouri State Auditor’s Office plays a crucial role in promoting transparency and accountability in government. Although the Auditor arguably […]
Interstate licensing reciprocity in healthcare is an issue near and dear to my heart. Starting with the implementation of the […]
Certificate of need (CON) laws have been a subject of debate since their inception in the United States half a […]
