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911 Systems Are a Great Opportunity for Local Government Cooperation

911 Systems Are a Great Opportunity for Local Government Cooperation

Jan 31, 2024

Versions of the following commentary appeared in the Southeast Missourian, the Columbia Missourian, and the Springfield News-Leader. There is probably no better opportunity for counties...

Myth vs. Fact with Ben DeGrow

Myth vs. Fact with Ben DeGrow

Apr 4, 2023

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Ben DeGrow about some common myths about school choice, the state of education reform in several...

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Want Better Electricity Prices? Be More Like Illinois

Oct 25, 2021

One of the benefits of a cross-border rivalry is the ability to learn from your competitor (with Missouri sometimes learning...

Michael Moore’s “Planet of the Humans” Highlights Limits of Green Energy

Michael Moore’s “Planet of the Humans” Highlights Limits of Green Energy

May 8, 2020

To commemorate Earth Day, filmmaker Michael Moore released a documentary that did a surprisingly good job highlighting the shortcomings of...

An Opinion of Michigan’s Stay-at-Home Order from Someone Stuck in Michigan

An Opinion of Michigan’s Stay-at-Home Order from Someone Stuck in Michigan

Apr 15, 2020

Though I’m a St. Louis resident, I have been social distancing in my hometown in Michigan for the past few...

Are Government Unions Adequately Informing Workers of Their Rights?

Are Government Unions Adequately Informing Workers of Their Rights?

Nov 20, 2019

Following the Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), there was...

Meet the New Report Card, Same as the Old Report Card

Meet the New Report Card, Same as the Old Report Card

Oct 18, 2019

I’m a researcher. When it comes to data I like digging in, and I like unpacking. So, when I heard...

Should Students Learn Mises?

Should Students Learn Mises?

Aug 2, 2019

Sometimes when universities receive gifts from donors, they come with strings attached. In 2002, the University of Missouri received one...

It’s Time for Missouri to Embrace Innovation in Education

It’s Time for Missouri to Embrace Innovation in Education

Jul 18, 2019

Missouri is one of 13 states without any statewide programs to promote Next Generation Learning (a term coined by the...

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