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Disney World
05 Aug

Even Disney Magic Is Swayed by Tax Incentives

Posted by Corianna Baier Corporate Welfare, Subsidies

Missouri’s own Walt Disney and his Walt Disney Company may create theme parks that are the most magical places on […]

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School bus dropping off kids
04 Aug

The Student Shuffle

Posted by Kate Poortenga Education, School Choice

Did you buy a house at least in part because of the neighborhood school? Lots of parents do. What would you do […]

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In-Person Legislative Update 2021 (Columbia)
03 Aug

In-Person Legislative Update 2021 (Columbia)

Posted by Claire Andrews Budget and Spending, State and Local Government, Transparency

Please join us Wednesday, August 25 for a legislative update with Representative David Smith and Senator Caleb Rowden. Enjoy a […]

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30 Jul

Missouri Special Elections, Medicaid Expansion Ruling and A Job Opening In Lake Ozark

Posted by Elias Tsapelas Health Care, State and Local Government

David Stokes and Elias Tsapelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss next week’s special elections, the recent Medicaid expansion ruling and […]

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29 Jul

Listen: How Many Missouri Schools are Teaching CRT?

Posted by Patrick Ishmael Accountability, Education

Patrick Ishmael joined The Mark Reardon Show on 97.1 FM Talk to discuss what he’s learned after sending thousands of […]

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Columbia, Missouri
29 Jul

Wait, the Columbia Public School District Said What about Teaching the 1619 Project?

Posted by Patrick Ishmael State and Local Government, Transparency

The 1619 Project will be taught in the Columbia Public School District (CPS) and the instruction is supported by a […]

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29 Jul

Update on Missouri’s Special Elections

Posted by David Stokes Economy, State and Local Government, Taxes

David Stokes joined The TCT on NewsTalk STL to discuss some of the issues that will be voted on during […]

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Complete the Idea: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion—and Convergence (DEIC)
28 Jul

Complete the Idea: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion—and Convergence (DEIC)

Posted by Patrick Ishmael State and Local Government, Transparency

As I’ve shared before, my immigrant-turned-native-born family enjoyed and endured both the best and worst of America’s story. But my […]

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License file folder
27 Jul

Additional Opportunities in Occupational Licensing

Posted by Corianna Baier Economy, Regulation

Occupational licensing has boomed in the last few decades. Today, one in three people needs an occupational license to work. […]

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Downtown Springfield
26 Jul

The Unbelievable “Whiteness” of Springfield Public Schools

Posted by Patrick Ishmael State and Local Government, Transparency

The debate over critical race theory (CRT) is heating up in the Show-Me State. The legislature recently held a hearing […]

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23 Jul

Podcast: The COVID Economy, Masks in Schools and a CRT Hearing in Jeff City

Posted by Aaron Hedlund Accountability, Business Climate, Economy, Education, School Choice

Aaron Hedlund, Susan Pendergrass and Patrick Ishmael join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the state of the economic recovery, the possibility […]

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22 Jul

Are Missouri Schools Being Honest About What They’re Teaching?

Posted by Patrick Ishmael Accountability, Education

Patrick Ishmael joined The Gary Nolan Show to discuss this week’s CRT hearing and provide an update on the Show-Me […]

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Gas stove
22 Jul

Missouri Bans Natural Gas Bans

Posted by Jakob Puckett Economy, Energy

Legislators in Jefferson City recently passed a law barring policymakers in cities and counties from banning the use of natural […]

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Listen: More Tax Giveaways in St. Louis
21 Jul

Listen: More Tax Giveaways in St. Louis

Posted by David Stokes Corporate Welfare, Subsidies, Tax Credits, Uncategorized

David Stokes joined TCT on NewsTalk STL to discuss the current state of tax incentives in St. Louis and some […]

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21 Jul

Listen: Lee’s Summit School District wants $40,000 to Answer CRT Records Request

Posted by Patrick Ishmael Accountability, Education, School Choice

Patrick Ishmael joined Pete Mundo in the Morning on KCMO Talk Radio to discuss the Lee’s Summit School District’s response […]

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Listen: The Latest on CRT in Missouri Schools
21 Jul

Listen: The Latest on CRT in Missouri Schools

Posted by Patrick Ishmael Accountability, Education, School Choice

On July 21, Patrick Ishmael joined The Vic Porcelli Show to discuss what he’s learned about CRT in Missouri schools […]

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HB 349 Creates Opportunity (For Some)
20 Jul

HB 349 Creates Opportunity (For Some)

Posted by Kate Poortenga Education, School Choice

Some Missouri children will finally be able to sign up for tax credit–funded scholarships. But why not all? Much has […]

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City of St. Louis
19 Jul

It Doesn’t Work That Way

Posted by Susan Pendergrass Education, School Choice

The St. Louis Board of Alderman just passed a symbolic resolution to ban any new schools (read charter schools) as […]

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Podcast: Missouri is Not Ready for the Next Recession – Corianna Baier & Elias Tsapelas
19 Jul

Podcast: Missouri is Not Ready for the Next Recession – Corianna Baier & Elias Tsapelas

Posted by Susan Pendergrass Business Climate, Economy, State and Local Government

Susan Pendergrass is joined by Corianna Baier and Elias Tsapelas to discuss how prepared Missouri is for the next economic […]

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16 Jul

Crestwood TIF Update

Posted by Corianna Baier Corporate Welfare, Subsidies

Dierbergs has withdrawn its request for $17 million in subsidies ($13.5 million via tax-increment financing [TIF] and $3.5 million from […]

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