Sharing Classes for the Kids
Open enrollment—a policy that allows students to transfer to any school of their choice in the state—has been gaining momentum...
Hey Licensed Professionals: It’s Time to Move to Missouri
Missouri lawmakers made an uncharacteristically groundbreaking move in 2020 when they passed occupational licensing reciprocity. This means that occupational licensure...
Other States Are Deregulating. Missouri Should Too
The COVID-19 crisis has led to rules and regulations being relaxed or even temporarily eliminated in states across the country....
Great News for Students and Parents . . . in Tennessee and Florida
Legislative sessions are wrapping up, and students and parents in some states have scored major wins. Lawmakers have seen beyond...
Great News for Students and Parents . . . in Tennessee and Florida
Legislative sessions are wrapping up, and students and parents in some states have scored major wins. Lawmakers have seen beyond...
Opportunities for Medicaid Reform
Last month the voters in Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah approved ballot initiatives to expand Medicaid, reigniting discussions regarding the prospect...
Charter Schools 101: Why Would We Need Charters in Suburban, Rural, or “Good” Districts?
In addition to fielding questions about what a charter school is, and whether charters are private or public schools, I’m...
2018 Blueprint: Certificate of Need
THE PROBLEM: Missouri’s Certificate of Need (CON) law restricts health care competition by requiring many health care providers to get...
2018 Blueprint: Open Collective Bargaining
THE PROBLEM: Under current Sunshine Law in Missouri, government bodies may close meetings, records, and votes relating to contract negotiations...
