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Budget images
13 Dec

The St. Louis County Budget

Posted by David Stokes Budget and Spending, State and Local Government, Taxes

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently ran an article on St. Louis County’s budget situation that was lacking, in my opinion. […]

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What’s the Rush, Chesterfield?
13 Dec

What’s the Rush, Chesterfield?

Posted by David Stokes Corporate Welfare, Subsidies

Chesterfield leaders have scheduled a special city council meeting for Wednesday, December 14, to vote on (and likely approve) the […]

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Teacher in classroom
06 Dec

Missouri vs. Tennessee: An SEC Showdown

Posted by Avery Frank Accountability, Education, Performance

A month ago, the Missouri Tigers rolled into Neyland Stadium to face the high-flying Tennessee Volunteers. While the Tigers should […]

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Lead Us into Battle for Academic Development
01 Dec

Lead Us into Battle for Academic Development

Posted by Avery Frank Education, Performance

I still find myself thinking about the Missouri Commissioner of Education’s vague comments following Missouri’s dismal scores on the National […]

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Missouri State Capitol
30 Nov

Some Thoughts on “Pre-Filing Eve”

Posted by Patrick Ishmael State and Local Government

For many of us, the beginning of December marks the beginning of the Christmas season, kicking off a monthlong period […]

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Roll-carts
29 Nov

Columbia Still Making Simple Things Complicated

Posted by David Stokes Budget and Spending, Municipal Policy, State and Local Government, Uncategorized

Columbia city government is taking additional steps toward finally solving a problem of its own making. After rescinding the city’s […]

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Giving Tuesday 2022
29 Nov

Giving Tuesday 2022

Posted by Jessica Gatewood Uncategorized

On this Giving Tuesday, we hope you will stand with us as we work to build a more prosperous future for all […]

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RideKC Streetcar
28 Nov

How Easy Is It to Commute KC without a Car?

Posted by Patrick Ishmael State and Local Government, Transportation

The Kansas City Star has an interesting article out today that looks at something called the “Green Commute Challenge,” a […]

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Welfare Reform or Welfare Expansion?
22 Nov

Welfare Reform or Welfare Expansion?

Posted by Maria Rivero Economy, Welfare

St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura O. Jones wants St. Louis to join a growing list of American cities that have […]

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Film set
21 Nov

Hollywood Fever Hits Missouri

Posted by Avery Frank Corporate Welfare, Tax Credits

As movie and TV production has picked up again following the pandemic, are Missourians becoming sentimental and showing symptoms of […]

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Can We Have Meaningful Dialogue on Pension Reform?
18 Nov

Can We Have Meaningful Dialogue on Pension Reform?

Posted by James V. Shuls Education, Education Finance, Public Pensions

I recently published an op-ed about a curious incident that occurred in September. Out of nowhere, superintendents and educators throughout […]

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Is the Purpose of Education to Prepare Students for Jobs?
17 Nov

Is the Purpose of Education to Prepare Students for Jobs?

Posted by James V. Shuls Education, School Choice

What is the purpose of public education? If you agree with Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, you’d say the purpose […]

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Fire truck
16 Nov

The Fireman’s Union Never Stops Never Stopping

Posted by David Stokes Labor, Public Pensions

In the comedy film “Popstar,” Andy Samberg plays a naïve popstar who can’t accept the reality of his recent musical […]

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The School Choice Wave, Fire District Recalls and Saving Federalism
15 Nov

The School Choice Wave, Fire District Recalls and Saving Federalism

Posted by Elias Tsapelas Accountability, Budget and Spending, Business Climate, Economy, Education, Education Finance, Municipal Policy, Performance, School Choice, State and Local Government

Zach Lawhorn is joined by David Stokes, James Shuls, and Elias Tsapelas to discuss midterm election outcomes, the school choice […]

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How Commute Times Impact School Choice with Josh Cowen
14 Nov

How Commute Times Impact School Choice with Josh Cowen

Posted by Susan Pendergrass Education, Education Finance, Performance, School Choice

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Joshua Cowen. Joshua Cowen is a Professor of Education Policy at Michigan State University. His current […]

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How Policies Make Interest Groups with Michael Hartney
08 Nov

How Policies Make Interest Groups with Michael Hartney

Posted by Susan Pendergrass Accountability, Education, Education Finance, Performance, School Choice

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Michael Hartney about his new book, How Policies Make Interest Groups. Order Michael’s new book here […]

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Barbershop
04 Nov

A Cut Below: Lessons from the History of Barber Licensure

Posted by Avery Frank Economy, Regulation

As someone who disdains unnecessary government regulation and also desperately needs a haircut, I conveniently stumbled upon Daniel Smith’s “The […]

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Teacher
01 Nov

As Student Enrollment Drops, the Number of Teachers Rises

Posted by James V. Shuls Education

I’ve been giving a lot of thought lately to the findings of Missouri’s blue ribbon commission. In my last post, […]

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Abandoned classroom
31 Oct

Fright Night in Missouri Comes Early

Posted by Avery Frank Accountability, Education, Performance, Uncategorized

Reviewing the recent release of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is an ideal way to get into the […]

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Hearing aids
27 Oct

FDA Hears the Need for Deregulation

Posted by Maria Rivero Economy, Regulation

This past August, the FDA approved the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. Previously, a prescription for a hearing aid […]

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