Go On Take Your Money and Run
Some time ago I relied on the song “I’d Love to Change the World” by Ten Years After to tell...
The Tax Burden in Kansas City Is High
On Ruckus the other day, panelist Woody Cozad mentioned that taxes in Kansas City are high. He’s right. My colleague...
Is Amazon Getting into the Pharmacy Business? Let’s Hope So
Competition and supply are good things, and as we’ve said before, health care needs more of both. Innovations along those...
What’s the Matter with Connecticut?
In 1971, the band Ten Years After released the song “I’d Love to Change the World” in which they bemoaned...
Report: Saint Louis, Kansas City *Not* Among Most Cost-Friendly Cities for Business
Recently, the Post-Dispatch prominently published an article claiming that, “St. Louis is among the top 10 most cost-friendly cities to...
Let’s Talk about the ACT
At first glance, this year’s ACT results in Missouri might give cause for optimism, but a little more digging shows...
You Can Call Them Buzzards, But That Makes Missouri The Carcass
Another day, another governor courting — or as some are saying, “trying to poach” — Missouri’s businesses. This time, it’s...
Missouri Should Lower Barriers For Out-of-State Charitable Medical Missions
Licensing laws are typically seen as a way to ensure that members of a profession are well-trained and, thus, their...
Film Tax Credits Featured on “30 Rock”!
Did any of our readers see last week’s “30 Rock” episode? They talked about state film tax credits! As regular...
More Evidence Against State Income Taxes
On Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal ran an editorial by economist Art Laffer about the negative impact of state income...
Growth by State
Many variables affect a state’s economic growth, including public policy, natural resources, geographic location, business centers, etc. The large number of contributing...
Will You Find a Doctor When You Need One?
Somehow, amidst the politically charged health care discussions, it seems that some have overlooked one practical thing: If the health...
Lessons Learned From Kelo
The Wall Street Journal reflects on Pfizer’s recent decision to leave its location in New London, Conn. I like the...
Missouri Gas Makes the Slate
Slate magazine’s popular "Explainer" series discusses why gas is cheaper in Missouri than in the rest of the nation. Before...
Cash for Grades?
The National Math and Science Initiative, a non-profit group sponsored (primarily) by Exxon-Mobil, is offering $100 checks to students at...
Two Must-Read National Articles: One Hysterical, One Insightful
In light of our recent study on transportation, this article in the Onion has some outstanding additional recommendations for addressing...
Bauer Recall Shows Demand for Eminent Domain Reform
Tuesday’s recall of St. Louis Alderman Thomas Bauer puts all Missouri public officials on notice: voters won’t put up with...
