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“Free” Transit Is Anything But

“Free” Transit Is Anything But

May 5, 2025

A version of the following commentary appeared in the Examiner. People don’t appreciate things that are free, for good reason. One...

Ask Famous Missourian Bob Barker if the Price Is Right?

Ask Famous Missourian Bob Barker if the Price Is Right?

Mar 19, 2024

Rent.com just released a report on, appropriately enough, rental housing rates in America that is worth some analysis. The report...

Two Birds, One Stone: Could an Income Tax Cut Help Missouri Reverse Two Declines?

Two Birds, One Stone: Could an Income Tax Cut Help Missouri Reverse Two Declines?

May 2, 2023

The American Legislative Exchange’s (ALEC) newest Rich States, Poor States report indicates that Missouri is currently facing an economic decline....

The St. Louis Demographic Decline: One Explanation Among Many

The St. Louis Demographic Decline: One Explanation Among Many

Mar 8, 2023

Most St. Louisans I know are die-hard fans of the city they call home. Maybe it’s because we are blessed...

March 17: Russia, Ukraine, and the Impact on the United States Virtual Event

March 17: Russia, Ukraine, and the Impact on the United States Virtual Event

Mar 2, 2022

Join us on March 17 for a virtual event with Senator Jim Talent and Heritage Foundation’s James Jay Carafano as...

Fare Free Public Transit? Not so Fast

Fare Free Public Transit? Not so Fast

Jan 14, 2020

A version of this op-ed was published by the Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri, made news around the country last...

Many Missourians Are Moving . . . To Missouri

Many Missourians Are Moving . . . To Missouri

Jul 1, 2019

If you live in a rural community in Missouri and it feels like your neighbors are moving away, you might...

Charter Schools 101: Why Would We Need Charters in Suburban, Rural, or “Good” Districts?

Charter Schools 101: Why Would We Need Charters in Suburban, Rural, or “Good” Districts?

Mar 13, 2018

In addition to fielding questions about what a charter school is, and whether charters are private or public schools, I’m...

Report: Saint Louis, Kansas City *Not* Among Most Cost-Friendly Cities for Business

Report: Saint Louis, Kansas City *Not* Among Most Cost-Friendly Cities for Business

Mar 31, 2016

Recently, the Post-Dispatch prominently published an article claiming that, “St. Louis is among the top 10 most cost-friendly cities to...

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