There tends to be occasional confusion in the media about how exactly to pigeonhole the Show-Me Institute. One of the […]
When the sky darkens and the wind starts to howl, you know what that means: another storm. What happens when […]
Missouri licenses all kinds of occupations, ranging from geologists to marital counselors. I’m not a fan of state licensure because […]
Two language immersion charter schools, focusing on French and Spanish, are scheduled to open in St. Louis during 2009. When […]
In the past, I’ve been skeptical of The Stock Market Game. I thought the curriculum neglected basic principles of investing […]
The leadership teams that both parties will have during the next two years in Jefferson City have been announced. It […]
This is the final (and shortest) piece that I will write about Proposition C. I promise. I’m just saying. That’s […]
This morning, I had the pleasure of driving my brother Ben and his wife Jenna to the airport. Ben and […]
Back in October, I discussed some of my thoughts about Proposition 1. Just to refresh your memory, Saint Louis County […]
They weren’t the most popular or eye catching items on the ballot yesterday, but both Proposition M in St. Louis […]
It’s official: As a result of yesterday’s referendum, English will now be the official language of public proceedings in Missouri. […]
The pattern of traditional public schools losing students to charter schools appears in Kansas City, too. There are many good […]
Sorry to be a party pooper, but isn’t it illegal to offer rewards for voting? In any event, there’s no […]
It’s that time of year again — election time in Missouri. There really is not too much to blog about […]
Parents are embracing public schools in St. Louis. No, really, I’m serious. (The schools that people are excited about happen […]
“There was a time when a good reputation and a handshake sealed business deals.” These are the words of Robert […]
Show-Me Institute contributors and scholars have recently submitted a number of opinion pieces about the proposed Metro tax increase in […]
Earlier this year, the Show-Me Institute released a study of the “Missouri Plan,” the state’s merit system for judicial selection. […]
I am no stranger to livestock. Out in WashMo, I lived across the street from Regal Dairy Farm. My dad […]
One of the top stories in the Post-Dispatch today reports that registered sex offenders will be closely monitored by increased […]
