New Columbia Education Blog!
I always love to announce new education blogs focusing on Missouri issues, but this time the pleasure’s bittersweet because it...
Contract Schools
Years ago, the General Assembly approved a law that would allow public school districts to make deals with nearby private...
Questions About the BBB
I have praised the Better Business Bureau several times here at the Show-Me Institute, particularly in discussions about occupational licensing....
No Sure Things Except Death and Zoning
There is some good stuff in the Columbia Daily Tribune today. First, there is a very interesting article about the...
‘No Pain, No Gain’ Meets the Hippocratic Oath
It is no surprise that the American health care system has severe problems. Add this one to the list: third-...
Minimum Waaaaaage! Hyah!
Missouri’s minimum wage cranked up last week, as reported in the Columbia Tribune, a welcome relief for struggling workers in...
Budget Shortfall?
A number of media outlets are reporting today (links via Combest) that Missouri is facing the possibility of a $340...
And Now an Answer to My Question About Voter Drop-Off
At a panel, sponsored by SLU law school, that I sat on before the election, I addressed a quesion to...
FEMA Making it Rain
An article in the Columbia Tribune informed everyone that aid would be available to residents who were victims of the...
The Fatted Gaffe
Yesterday, the Columbia Daily Tribune‘s publisher, Henry J. Waters III, ran an outstanding editorial about the importance of personal choice...
Multiplication in Columbia
The Columbia Tribune is fun to read when the math wars flare up. Sometimes, the intensity of the debate seems...
Ice-Cold Beer in a Red, White, and Blue Label
One of the creators of the “SaveAB” website posted the following commentary on the Columbia Daily Tribune‘s blog: “Americans don’t...
Swing … and a Miss
Let me preface this post by saying that I appreciate the attention that Henry Waters, publisher of the Columbia Daily...
Online Bullying
The Columbia Daily Tribune published an editorial today about cyber bullying. There are lots of questions, but not a lot...
Tort Reform Has Been Great for Missouri
The governor gave a series of speeches yesterday about the results of tort reform legislation that was passed in 2005....
Another Step in the Right Direction
The House approved a teacher bill today, which would allow for alternative teacher certification for working professionals. Although this isn’t...
Stokes Posts Bail
More accurately, the title of this entry should read, "Stokes Posts Blog Post About Bail Bondsmen," but titles should be...
Excellent Work from the Columbia Daily Tribune
I’m sorry to have missed this story over the weekend, but it’s definitely worth noting. Janese Heavin lifted the curtain...
Holiday Best Wishes for the Blogworld!
As the Christmas saying goes: Every time a mouse clicks, a blogger gets more page view hits. With that holiday...
Board of Education Makes the Right Call
Janese Heavin at the Columbia Daily Tribune reports that the Columbia Board of Education has wisely decided not to channel...
