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Do Energy-Efficient Appliances Encourage Individuals to Consume More Energy?
26 Apr

Do Energy-Efficient Appliances Encourage Individuals to Consume More Energy?

Posted by Christine Harbin Energy, Transparency

A blogger, commenting on my recent editorial about the wasteful nature of Missouri’s green tax rebate program, recently expressed skepticism […]

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Privatization Moves Forward in the St. Louis Area
23 Apr

Privatization Moves Forward in the St. Louis Area

Posted by David Stokes Municipal Policy, Privatization

Here are two examples of government privatization moving forward in the St. Louis area: First, Festus is selling its municipal […]

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Squaring the Circle on Parents as Teachers
23 Apr

Squaring the Circle on Parents as Teachers

Posted by David Stokes Budget and Spending

As our regular readers know, we blog a lot about the Parents as Teachers (PAT) program here. It tends to generate […]

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Free Markets and the NFL Draft
22 Apr

Free Markets and the NFL Draft

Posted by Dave Roland Economy

Tonight, the Saint Louis Rams and the Kansas City Chiefs will announce their picks for the first round of the […]

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Tune In!
22 Apr

Tune In!

Posted by Christine Harbin Taxes, Transparency

Later today, I will be a guest on Mike Ferguson’s talk show on 93.9 “The Eagle” in Columbia, talking about […]

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Rein in Tax Credits, Widen the Tax Base
22 Apr

Rein in Tax Credits, Widen the Tax Base

Posted by Christine Harbin Accountability, Budget and Spending, Taxes, Transparency

According to an AP article dated yesterday: Education officials from across Missouri joined Gov. Jay Nixon’s call to rein in […]

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On Education Consolidation
22 Apr

On Education Consolidation

Posted by John Payne Accountability, Budget and Spending

The Missouri Senate has given initial approval for a proposal by Gov. Jay Nixon to consolidate the Department of Elementary […]

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Tonight: SMI on KMOX!
21 Apr

Tonight: SMI on KMOX!

Posted by Christine Harbin Energy, Taxes, Transparency

Today, I spoke with Maria Keena of KMOX about my editorial, published today, arguing that Missouri’s green tax rebates are […]

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Missouri’s Green Tax Rebates a Wasteful Use of State Funds
21 Apr

Missouri’s Green Tax Rebates a Wasteful Use of State Funds

Posted by Christine Harbin Taxes

On April 19, Missouri began a weeklong program of providing $5.6 million in rebates and eliminating the state sales tax […]

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I Leap Head First Into Cosmetology School Licensing, and Come Out With a Fabulous Haircut
20 Apr

I Leap Head First Into Cosmetology School Licensing, and Come Out With a Fabulous Haircut

Posted by David Stokes Economy, Regulation

Yesterday, I was invited to attend an informal meeting in Jefferson City between members and staff of the state’s Board […]

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Lesson From the Election: Examine Claims on Both Sides of Tax Issues
20 Apr

Lesson From the Election: Examine Claims on Both Sides of Tax Issues

Posted by Rik W. Hafer Taxes

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon. In the recent election, a surprising number of tax issues were […]

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“Should Five Per Cent Appear Too Small, Be Thankful I Don’t Take It All”
19 Apr

“Should Five Per Cent Appear Too Small, Be Thankful I Don’t Take It All”

Posted by Christine Harbin Taxes

Last week, I wrote about how Missouri residents enjoy relatively low taxes on alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, and gasoline. Friday, on Prime […]

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“The County Will Help Bridgeton Find a Better Deal.”
19 Apr

“The County Will Help Bridgeton Find a Better Deal.”

Posted by Christine Harbin Municipal Policy, Taxes, Transparency

According to an article in the St. Louis Post Dispatch from Friday, St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley encourages the […]

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In Their Defense, Kids Do Love Explosions
19 Apr

In Their Defense, Kids Do Love Explosions

Posted by John Payne Municipal Policy

From the Columbia Daily Tribune: A recent demonstration by the Missouri State Highway Patrol SWAT team had students ducking for […]

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“That’s Right, and Who Might You Be?”
16 Apr

“That’s Right, and Who Might You Be?”

Posted by David Stokes Uncategorized

In yesterday’s “Political Eye” column in the St. Louis American, the author welcomed the Show-Me Institute to the city of […]

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Overall Tax Burdens and the Good Thing About Missouri’s Personal Property Tax
15 Apr

Overall Tax Burdens and the Good Thing About Missouri’s Personal Property Tax

Posted by David Stokes Taxes

Megan McArdle over at The Atlantic is one of my favorite economic bloggers. She has a very good post up […]

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Post-Dispatch Prefers Broken Legs Over Court Dates!
15 Apr

Post-Dispatch Prefers Broken Legs Over Court Dates!

Posted by Caitlin Hartsell Courts, Economy, Municipal Policy

The editorial board for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently published a piece denouncing politicians who support payday loans. The editorial […]

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The Possibilites and Limitations of Educational Alternatives
15 Apr

The Possibilites and Limitations of Educational Alternatives

Posted by John Payne Budget and Spending, School Choice

Last week, I wrote that we needed many more options in education than the traditional public school. In his latest […]

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It’s That Time of Year Again
14 Apr

It’s That Time of Year Again

Posted by Christine Harbin Economy, Energy, Taxes

In a Kansas City Star article, Steve Everly reminds us that Missouri’s annual green tax holiday is coming up: Beginning Monday, […]

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Getting It Right
13 Apr

Getting It Right

Posted by John Payne Municipal Policy, Transportation

Yesterday, I complained that the city should not be waiving parking fees downtown on one of its busiest days of […]

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