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Parents Need More Choices Than Charters Alone
06 Aug

Parents Need More Choices Than Charters Alone

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

St. Louis Post-Dispatch readers are debating parental choice in education in a series of interesting letters to the editor. Here’s […]

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A Failed Effort to Redirect Medications
06 Aug

A Failed Effort to Redirect Medications

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Free-Market Reform

The Southeast Missourian reports on another government health care program that doesn’t work: A few years ago, as prescription drug […]

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“Nothing Worthwhile Is Easy, Honey, You Know That …”
03 Aug

“Nothing Worthwhile Is Easy, Honey, You Know That …”

Posted by David Stokes Courts

Governor Blunt has sent a detailed list of questions for the three potential Supreme Court nominees. And while 111 questions […]

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Why I Celebrate the Sales Tax Holiday Too
03 Aug

Why I Celebrate the Sales Tax Holiday Too

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Taxes

It’s back-to-school time (although I won’t be leaving for grad school until the 22nd) so once again Dave and I […]

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A Blog Post About Midwives and Nothing Else
03 Aug

A Blog Post About Midwives and Nothing Else

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Free-Market Reform

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports on the continuing legal challenge to the midwife law: Physicians’ groups argued Thursday that a […]

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The Inherent Fallacy of Central Planning, Local-Style
02 Aug

The Inherent Fallacy of Central Planning, Local-Style

Posted by David Stokes Municipal Policy

The Post-Dispatch has published two major stories in the past few days regarding planned developments by local communities and developers. […]

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Milton and Money Stock Control
02 Aug

Milton and Money Stock Control

Posted by William Poole Taxes

  Read this article at theFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. View a brief video commemoratingMilton Friedman, hosted by thepresident […]

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Reason in Jefferson City
01 Aug

Reason in Jefferson City

Posted by David Stokes Transportation

I was lucky enough to be able to attend yesterday’s Joint Transportation Committee meeting in Jefferson City. The Chairman of […]

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Happy Milton Friedman Day!
31 Jul

Happy Milton Friedman Day!

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Economy

Today, the Show-Me Institute joined with organizations throughout the nation in celebrating the life and legacy of economist Milton Friedman. […]

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Jackson County Makes the Right Call …
30 Jul

Jackson County Makes the Right Call …

Posted by David Stokes Municipal Policy

Via Mr. Combest, the Kansas City Star reports that Jackson County, Missouri (that’s Kansas City and suburbs, for you St. […]

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The Judicial Commission: Argle-Bargle or Foofaraw?
30 Jul

The Judicial Commission: Argle-Bargle or Foofaraw?

Posted by David Stokes Courts

Bill McClellan has been tremendous with his last two columns in the Post-Dispatch about the Missouri Supreme Court opening and […]

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A Bicycle Built for Tourism
27 Jul

A Bicycle Built for Tourism

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Economy, Transparency

According to the Springfield News-Leader, officials are touting the economic benefits of September’s "Tour of Missouri" bicycle race: Out of […]

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Virtual School, Summer Session
27 Jul

Virtual School, Summer Session

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

An article in the Post-Dispatch describes the enthusiasm with which high school students across the country are responding to online […]

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School Choice Leads to Informed Parents
27 Jul

School Choice Leads to Informed Parents

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Education

The Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas has released a new working paper that finds an increased […]

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Al Sharpton Wants Universal Health Care
27 Jul

Al Sharpton Wants Universal Health Care

Posted by Maurice Harris Free-Market Reform

An article in today’s Columbia Missourian discusses Al Sharpton’s solution for reducing the gap between blacks and whites when it […]

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Joplin Globe Gets It Wrong
26 Jul

Joplin Globe Gets It Wrong

Posted by David Stokes Transportation

Maurice earlier referenced the Joplin Globe’s editorial on toll roads in Missouri. I wish to add my thoughts. The Globe […]

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Support for Merit Pay Spreading
25 Jul

Support for Merit Pay Spreading

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Education

Following on the heels of Barack Obama’s declaration earlier this month that he would support some form of merit pay […]

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Driving in Missouri Takes its Toll
25 Jul

Driving in Missouri Takes its Toll

Posted by Maurice Harris Transportation

In an editorial published late last night, the Joplin Globe argues against instituting tolls on Missouri highways. The piece points […]

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A New Border War is Starting
25 Jul

A New Border War is Starting

Posted by Maurice Harris Taxes

An article in today’s St. Joesph News-Press reports that Kansans are upset about Missouri eliminating a tax deduction that non-residents […]

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How the Transitional School Board Can Succeed in Saint Louis
24 Jul

How the Transitional School Board Can Succeed in Saint Louis

Posted by Maurice Harris Education

The face of public education in Saint Louis is changing. Although court challenges continue, the city’s school board has become […]

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