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The Economic Impact of the Missouri E-10 Ethanol Mandate
18 Jun

The Economic Impact of the Missouri E-10 Ethanol Mandate

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Energy

Today the Show-Me Institute released a new case study about Missouri’s requirement that gasoline sold in the state must contain […]

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Springfield Decision on the Fence
17 Jun

Springfield Decision on the Fence

Posted by Patrick Eckelkamp Property Rights

Today’s Springfield News-Leader has an article by columnist Sarah Overstreet that highlights an ongoing battle about city codes between Springfield […]

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Parking Meter Blues
17 Jun

Parking Meter Blues

Posted by Dan Grana Uncategorized

Kansas City residents are resisting a proposed increase in the numbers and operational hours of downtown parking meters. As much […]

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Fall Intern Candidates, Apply Now!
17 Jun

Fall Intern Candidates, Apply Now!

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Uncategorized

The Show-Me Institute recently announced its fall internship program. For those interested in applying, the internship will run from early […]

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Is the ‘Missouri Plan’ Good for Missouri?
17 Jun

Is the ‘Missouri Plan’ Good for Missouri?

Posted by Joshua Hall Taxes

Recent judicial appointments in Missouri have intensified calls for reform of Missouri’s judicial selection process. While these debates can seem […]

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Show-Me: The Grades
16 Jun

Show-Me: The Grades

Posted by Justin Hauke Education

The Joplin Globe ran a comprehensive review of "Show-Me: The Grades" in a series of articles and editorials published over […]

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Springfield and the Courts, a Love Story
16 Jun

Springfield and the Courts, a Love Story

Posted by David Stokes Courts

The Springfield News-Leader ran an op-ed about our recently published study of the "Missouri Plan" for judicial selection. The piece […]

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When Think Tanks Attack!
16 Jun

When Think Tanks Attack!

Posted by David Stokes Courts

The Post-Dispatch rips a think tank in an editorial today, and — whew! — it ain’t us. The editorial (link […]

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Light Rail Op-Ed By Randal O’Toole in the Post-Dispatch
16 Jun

Light Rail Op-Ed By Randal O’Toole in the Post-Dispatch

Posted by David Stokes Transportation

Randal O’Toole had an op-ed published in the Post-Dispatch yesterday, about light rail and the environment. It is a very […]

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Ice-Cold Beer in a Red, White, and Blue Label
13 Jun

Ice-Cold Beer in a Red, White, and Blue Label

Posted by Justin Hauke Economy

One of the creators of the “SaveAB” website posted the following commentary on the Columbia Daily Tribune‘s blog: “Americans don’t […]

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And the Award for Sensible Government Goes To …
13 Jun

And the Award for Sensible Government Goes To …

Posted by David Stokes Municipal Policy

Alderman Anthony Smith of Bellefontaine Neighbors, come on down! You’ve won the June 2008 award for daring to ask just […]

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Eminent Domain Decision Makes Economic Sense
12 Jun

Eminent Domain Decision Makes Economic Sense

Posted by Dan Grana Courts, Property Rights

Dave reported that the Missouri Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of property owners regarding the misuse of eminent domain. […]

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An Attempt at the Least Popular Post of All Time
12 Jun

An Attempt at the Least Popular Post of All Time

Posted by Patrick Eckelkamp Economy

In case anyone in Missouri has been living under a rock recently, let me bring you up to speed. European […]

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In Education Reform, Don’t Do More of the Same
12 Jun

In Education Reform, Don’t Do More of the Same

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

Massachusetts is experimenting with ways to improve academic performance, including expanding the school day. Roy Romer expresses his approval on […]

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A Silver Lining!
11 Jun

A Silver Lining!

Posted by Dave Roland Courts, Property Rights

Yesterday the Missouri Supreme Court issued an opinion that offers a glimmer of hope for the thousands of property owners […]

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Senators Stumble
11 Jun

Senators Stumble

Posted by Patrick Eckelkamp Energy

Just to follow up on Justin’s commentary … Yesterday morning, after a heated struggle in the Senate, a bill that […]

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Populist Pontificating
11 Jun

Populist Pontificating

Posted by Justin Hauke Energy

Claire McCaskill wants Congress to pass a windfall profits tax on oil companies. What would be the effects? Well, first […]

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You Can’t Sue Us … We Had No Right to Do What We Did!
10 Jun

You Can’t Sue Us … We Had No Right to Do What We Did!

Posted by Dave Roland Courts, Property Rights

Tomorrow morning, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments in a rather unusual case. Jim Roos graduated from […]

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Misguided
10 Jun

Misguided

Posted by Justin Hauke Economy

Last summer, Ethan Cory, a six-year-old boy from the Joplin area, drowned at a small private water park called “The […]

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Missouri Gas Makes the Slate
10 Jun

Missouri Gas Makes the Slate

Posted by David Stokes Energy

Slate magazine’s popular "Explainer" series discusses why gas is cheaper in Missouri than in the rest of the nation. Before […]

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