I will be appearing on KMOX’s Mark Reardon Show today from 2:10 to 2:30 p.m. to discuss our recent ethanol […]
There is no universally applicable definition of "rural." But there are some consistent images: few people in a large area, […]
Ed Emery Echoes SMI’s Concerns
In a Joplin Independent op-ed, Missouri Rep. Ed Emery has a familiar concern with the state’s ethanol mandate. He has […]
On June 23, 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to our Constitution, ruling in a 5-4 decision […]
Hedging a Bet
The Southeast Missourian reports that the potential ban on casino construction might cost local developers a promising opportunity in Cape […]
Just Plain Old Silly
John McCain has proposed a $300 million prize to the first person who can develop an automobile battery that "far […]
A letter in the Springfield News-Leader urges the state’s congressional representatives to vote for the adoption of the Fairness in […]
Stumbling in the Dark
The Kirksville Daily Express reports that there are two main reasons why Missouri’s gubernatorial candidates are reluctant to make any […]
How available is public information? I have been putting this to the test by requesting voting records from Missouri’s 114 […]
Criticism of the Anheuser-Busch deal has grown increasingly ridiculous. In a particularly glaring example of one-sided electioneering, the Post-Dispatch reveals […]
How Do They Do It?
When it comes to K–12 issues, we tend to neglect small school districts. For journalists and researchers, it’s just easier […]
The Wall Street Journal ran an interesting article today about the new “urban renaissance," which has been fueled by baby […]
Monopoly Redux
Apropos my last post, the Ste. Genevieve Herald reports: Under Missouri law, customers must purchase electric power from the utility […]
Junior Monopoly
According to the Springfield News-Leader: The Public Service Commission is allowing Laclede Gas Company to charge customers an estimated additional […]
Engineering a Failure
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports: So far, rebuilding Highway 40 has involved ripping out roadway and demolishing and rebuilding bridges. […]
Rigging the Odds
Early this week, the Missouri Gaming Commission mandated a restriction on the number of casinos allowable in the state. The […]
Ballooning gas prices have encouraged more people to utilize St. Louis’ public transportation options, according to a story published in […]
InBev’s attempt to purchase Anheuser-Busch has caused a big stir in the news and politics lately. Justin and Patrick have […]
This Bud’s for Them
We’ve praised Sen. Claire McCaskill repeatedly on this blog, but her comments about the InBev deal deserve some response: “I […]
A Post About Foreign Ownership That Has Nothing to Do With InBev!
Attorney General (and gubanatorial candidate) Jay Nixon was asked at a recent forum about his transportation plans. KY3’s Political Notebook […]
