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Defining Terms
11 Nov

Defining Terms

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There tends to be occasional confusion in the media about how exactly to pigeonhole the Show-Me Institute. One of the […]

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Price Gouging
09 Nov

Price Gouging

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A Good Kind of License
08 Nov

A Good Kind of License

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Missouri licenses all kinds of occupations, ranging from geologists to marital counselors. I’m not a fan of state licensure because […]

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New Charter Schools to Watch For
07 Nov

New Charter Schools to Watch For

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

Two language immersion charter schools, focusing on French and Spanish, are scheduled to open in St. Louis during 2009. When […]

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The Stock Market Game
07 Nov

The Stock Market Game

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

In the past, I’ve been skeptical of The Stock Market Game. I thought the curriculum neglected basic principles of investing […]

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Jefferson City Leadership and Saint Louis
07 Nov

Jefferson City Leadership and Saint Louis

Posted by David Stokes Uncategorized

The leadership teams that both parties will have during the next two years in Jefferson City have been announced. It […]

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Being a Sore Loser
06 Nov

Being a Sore Loser

Posted by Jacob Voss Energy

This is the final (and shortest) piece that I will write about Proposition C. I promise. I’m just saying. That’s […]

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MetroLink Conversations on the Road
06 Nov

MetroLink Conversations on the Road

Posted by Jacob Voss Taxes, Transportation

This morning, I had the pleasure of driving my brother Ben and his wife Jenna to the airport. Ben and […]

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We Love the Kids
06 Nov

We Love the Kids

Posted by Calvin Harris II Municipal Policy, Transparency

Back in October, I discussed some of my thoughts about Proposition 1. Just to refresh your memory, Saint Louis County […]

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Not a Great Day for Light Rail in Missouri
05 Nov

Not a Great Day for Light Rail in Missouri

Posted by Jacob Voss Transportation

They weren’t the most popular or eye catching items on the ballot yesterday, but both Proposition M in St. Louis […]

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English Only
05 Nov

English Only

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Economy

It’s official: As a result of yesterday’s referendum, English will now be the official language of public proceedings in Missouri. […]

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Charters Gain Ground Right and Left
04 Nov

Charters Gain Ground Right and Left

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

The pattern of traditional public schools losing students to charter schools appears in Kansas City, too. There are many good […]

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Another Election Question
04 Nov

Another Election Question

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Uncategorized

Sorry to be a party pooper, but isn’t it illegal to offer rewards for voting? In any event, there’s no […]

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David Stokes on Dateline NBC
04 Nov

David Stokes on Dateline NBC

Posted by Calvin Harris II Uncategorized

It’s that time of year again — election time in Missouri. There really is not too much to blog about […]

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Charters Take Off in St. Louis
03 Nov

Charters Take Off in St. Louis

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

Parents are embracing public schools in St. Louis. No, really, I’m serious. (The schools that people are excited about happen […]

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More Issues With Trash
31 Oct

More Issues With Trash

Posted by Calvin Harris II Economy, Municipal Policy, Transparency

“There was a time when a good reputation and a handshake sealed business deals.” These are the words of Robert […]

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Low-Cost Op-Eds About High-Cost Light Rail
31 Oct

Low-Cost Op-Eds About High-Cost Light Rail

Posted by David Stokes Taxes, Transportation

Show-Me Institute contributors and scholars have recently submitted a number of opinion pieces about the proposed Metro tax increase in […]

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Economic Growth Only One Factor in Choosing Judicial Selection System
31 Oct

Economic Growth Only One Factor in Choosing Judicial Selection System

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Taxes

Earlier this year, the Show-Me Institute released a study of the “Missouri Plan,” the state’s merit system for judicial selection. […]

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‘I Speak for the Meats’
30 Oct

‘I Speak for the Meats’

Posted by Jacob Voss Economy

I am no stranger to livestock. Out in WashMo, I lived across the street from Regal Dairy Farm. My dad […]

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Won’t Someone Think of the Children?
30 Oct

Won’t Someone Think of the Children?

Posted by Josh Smith Transparency

One of the top stories in the Post-Dispatch today reports that registered sex offenders will be closely monitored by increased […]

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