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In the City, City of Compton … I mean, StL
19 Nov

In the City, City of Compton … I mean, StL

Posted by Justin Hauke Uncategorized

Amidst St. Louis’ celebration of the Cardinals’ World Series victory last year, an independent report compiled by CQ Press ranked […]

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Charter Schools: Good, But Not a Cure-All
18 Nov

Charter Schools: Good, But Not a Cure-All

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

Charter schools are news at Edspresso, too. The top link this weekend is to a study on charter schools and […]

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Always Things to Write About on School Choice …
16 Nov

Always Things to Write About on School Choice …

Posted by Justin Hauke Education

There is a letter to the editor from the Dean of the School of Education at Maryville University in this […]

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Mixed Metaphors on Education
16 Nov

Mixed Metaphors on Education

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

A letter to the Post-Dispatch lists some factors that contribute to quality schools, then adds: When these factors come together, […]

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Regional Cooperation Continues in Northwest Missouri
16 Nov

Regional Cooperation Continues in Northwest Missouri

Posted by David Stokes Municipal Policy

As regular readers know (my old joke would have been to insert "both of you" there, but I am pretty […]

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Everyone Who Wants to Attend Clayton, Raise Your Hand
15 Nov

Everyone Who Wants to Attend Clayton, Raise Your Hand

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports on city parents’ fight to enroll their children in the Clayton School District: St. Louis […]

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I’m Shocked – Shocked! – to Find That Fantasy Football Is Going On in St. Louis County Government!
15 Nov

I’m Shocked – Shocked! – to Find That Fantasy Football Is Going On in St. Louis County Government!

Posted by David Stokes Municipal Policy

KSDK – Channel 5 (link via Combest) broadcast a story a few nights ago on Internet usage by government employees. […]

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Are Privatized Government Projects Taxable?
15 Nov

Are Privatized Government Projects Taxable?

Posted by David Stokes Taxes

Nothing like a strong lead to really reach out and suck you into reading the post, huh? Today’s St. Louis […]

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An Eminent Domain Story With a Happy Ending
15 Nov

An Eminent Domain Story With a Happy Ending

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Property Rights

In reading through the transcript of yesterday’s eminent domain discussion with Tim, I was glad to see he points out […]

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English Stays Strong
14 Nov

English Stays Strong

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Uncategorized

I’m always amused by fears that English is about to die out. I don’t see any need for an English-language […]

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Transcript of Eminent Domain Discussion
14 Nov

Transcript of Eminent Domain Discussion

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Property Rights

As I pointed out yesterday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch today at noon hosted an online discussion about eminent domain, featuring […]

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I Call Shotgun!
14 Nov

I Call Shotgun!

Posted by Dave Roland Transportation

I spotted Kevin Horrigan‘s fantastic article on Amtrak subsidies last week when it was published in the Post-Dispatch, but somehow […]

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Design-Build Comes to Kansas City
14 Nov

Design-Build Comes to Kansas City

Posted by David Stokes Transportation

Later today, MoDOT is going to announce the team to rebuild/replace the historic Paseo Bridge in Kansas City. MoDOT will […]

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Online Eminent Domain Discussion
13 Nov

Online Eminent Domain Discussion

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Property Rights

I didn’t find out until after my last post about eminent domain abuse, but it turns out that Tim Lee, […]

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Progress We Can All Support
13 Nov

Progress We Can All Support

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Property Rights

The Show Me Progress blog had an excellent post yesterday about Arnold dentist Homer Tourkakis and his ongoing fight to […]

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Charter Schools Expand Opportunities
13 Nov

Charter Schools Expand Opportunities

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

The Post-Dispatch regards charter schools cautiously: It would be a tragedy if, in offering opportunity to thousands of kids, a […]

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Final Word on Kirkwood Utilities
13 Nov

Final Word on Kirkwood Utilities

Posted by David Stokes Energy, Municipal Policy

I hope some of you were able to catch the dueling commentaries in the Post-Dispatch over the weekend debating Kirkwood’s […]

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St. Louis May Get KIPP Schools!
12 Nov

St. Louis May Get KIPP Schools!

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

"KIPP" stands for "Knowledge Is Power Program." Read all about it here in the Post-Dispatch. The article mentions KIPP’s great […]

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Taxes From the Kelley Blue Book
12 Nov

Taxes From the Kelley Blue Book

Posted by Justin Hauke Taxes

I was in a particularly bitter mood this morning after mailing off my personal property tax bill for my car. […]

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And You Thought Our Education System Had Problems…
12 Nov

And You Thought Our Education System Had Problems…

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

It’s been a slow news weekend for Missouri, so I’ve decided to write about Somalia. That’s right; our public schools […]

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