Commentary / Op-Eds

Education | ARTICLE | November 5, 2026

Breaking Down Missouri’s Teacher Shortage

By Avery Frank | Read Time 3 min

Economy | ARTICLE | October 23, 2026

Blue Springs Use Tax Should Expand the Tax Base, Not the Size of Government

By David Stokes | Read Time 3 min

Education | ARTICLE | October 15, 2026

Springfield’s Public School Personnel Boom

By Avery Frank and 1 more | Read Time 4 min

Economy | ARTICLE | October 5, 2026

Health Department Should Rein In Its Regulations and let Harrisburg Woman Serve Breakfasts

By David Stokes | Read Time 4 min

Economy | ARTICLE | September 30, 2026

St. Louis Residents Should Think Twice Before Supporting New Charitable Taxes

By David Stokes | Read Time 4 min

Economy | ARTICLE | August 28, 2026

The Solution to University City’s Budget Problems Is Privatization

By David Stokes | Read Time 4 min

Corporate Welfare | ARTICLE | August 3, 2026

Midtown St. Louis TIF Deal Is as Bad as It Gets

By David Stokes | Read Time 4 min

Education | ARTICLE | July 29, 2026

Teacher Preparation in Missouri Is Getting a Failing Grade

By Avery Frank | Read Time 4 min

Economy | ARTICLE | July 29, 2026

How Missouri Communities Can Keep Data Centers from Raising Utility Bills

By Avery Frank | Read Time 4 min

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