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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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Missouri is Making Motorists’ Lives Easier
23 Jul

Missouri is Making Motorists’ Lives Easier

Posted by Maurice Harris Transportation

In today’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch, an article discusses the re-introduction of emissions tests at private repair shops starting Sept. 4. […]

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A Taxpayer Fights for Answers
23 Jul

A Taxpayer Fights for Answers

Posted by Maurice Harris Municipal Policy, Taxes, Transparency

article in today’s Columbia Daily-Tribune profiles a taxpayer who’s taking action, getting involved in the process by which the Missouri […]

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TDDs Are Valuable, But Need Improvement
20 Jul

TDDs Are Valuable, But Need Improvement

Posted by David Stokes Transportation

I just wanted to add my thoughts to Maurice’s post on transportation development districts. I don’t disagree with anything he […]

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Metro Pushes for Sales Tax Increase
20 Jul

Metro Pushes for Sales Tax Increase

Posted by David Stokes Taxes, Transportation

Good article today in the Post-Dispatch, via Combest, of course, about a proposal by Metro and St. Louis County to […]

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Transportation Development Districts and Their Problems
20 Jul

Transportation Development Districts and Their Problems

Posted by Maurice Harris Taxes

In the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, an article discusses a state audit that shows Transportation Development Districts (TDDs) are taking money […]

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Gov. Blunt Did the Right Thing
18 Jul

Gov. Blunt Did the Right Thing

Posted by Maurice Harris Transparency

A letter to the editor in yesterday’s Columbia Tribune claims Gov. Blunt needs to repent for cutting Medicaid: With a […]

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The Evidence is in for Property Tax Reform
18 Jul

The Evidence is in for Property Tax Reform

Posted by Maurice Harris Taxes

An op-ed for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch points out the flaws that Sen. Michael Gibbons needs to address in his […]

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City Students + Parochial Schools = Great Education
17 Jul

City Students + Parochial Schools = Great Education

Posted by Maurice Harris Education

In the St. Louis Post-Dispatch today, an article discusses efforts by the Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation to fund 100 […]

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The Hidden Effects of Government Spending
17 Jul

The Hidden Effects of Government Spending

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Transparency

Over the weekend, Fired Up! Missouri offered a succinct comparison: Here is a case study in priorities. There are 121,000 […]

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This Is The Best Idea I Have Ever Had…
17 Jul

This Is The Best Idea I Have Ever Had…

Posted by David Stokes Economy

A short time ago, Maurice wrote about how a proposal to dramatically increase the cigarette tax in Illinois might drive […]

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Welcome to Missouri, Illinois Smokers!
17 Jul

Welcome to Missouri, Illinois Smokers!

Posted by Maurice Harris Taxes

According to an article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Illinois may be looking to increase its cigarette tax to pay […]

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Who is Buying What?
17 Jul

Who is Buying What?

Posted by Maurice Harris Transparency

An editorial in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch today discusses the findings of one person who is rummaging through the purchases […]

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County Proceeds With Takeover of Conway Road
16 Jul

County Proceeds With Takeover of Conway Road

Posted by David Stokes Transportation

St. Louis County is proceeding (agenda item # 28) with the takeover of Conway Road in response to Westwood’s insane […]

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It’s Time To Upgrade Our Teachers
13 Jul

It’s Time To Upgrade Our Teachers

Posted by Maurice Harris Education

An article in today’s Southeast Missourian talks about a report that ranks Missouri teacher preparation at the bottom in the […]

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I’ll Miss Rep. Bearden
13 Jul

I’ll Miss Rep. Bearden

Posted by Maurice Harris Education

It was announced yesterday that Rep. Carl Bearden is resigning from the Missouri House. As a person who wants to […]

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