Should College Be Free?
Jay Nixon wants college to be free. Here he explains why: "I firmly believe a college education is key to...
Totally Awesome Post About Stupid Public Policy Decisions
Over at The Atlantic, James Fallows has the winner in a great contest about stupid public policy decisions. I encourage...
True Step Forward for Free Markets in Missouri
Regular readers may readily recall my writings about utilities. So it is with some surprise that I was not more...
A Contrarian’s View
A summer gas tax “holiday” seems to be all the rage these days. Last week, the Missouri house approved a...
A Victory for Alternative Teacher Certification
Great news: Alternative teacher certification in Missouri just got better. The new alternative route, which combines hands-on experience, mentoring, and...
Are You There, Free Market? It’s Me, Sarah
Following Dave’s example, I couldn’t resist a Judy Blume-inspired titled. The question is about the education market. I wrote the...
Bombardier Tax Credits Revised, But Still a Dangerous, Unjust Idea
The ill-conceived Bombardier tax credit plan is moving forward, albeit in a more limited form. Instead of being worth as...
HSAs Are Catching On
Health savings accounts are growing in popularity, according to this article. Six million people are now enrolled in plans that...
Sergio Leone Analyzes the Missouri Legislature and More!
The good, the bad, the depressingly ugly, a fistful of dollars, just a few dollars more, and once upon a...
Recent Articles From SMI Writers and Economists
If you are a fan of our blog you may not have seen some of the latest op-eds and other...
Missouri Helmet Law Repeal?
I meant to write about this a few weeks ago when I first heard about it. Earlier this month, a...
Bombardier Deal Supported by Economic Development Officials; Sun Sets in West
State and local economic development officials, whom one might think would ostensibly be strong supporters of capitalism and markets, are...
Property Taxes Are Going Up
Well, not necessarily everywhere, but cash-strapped local governments across the country seem to be pushing significant property tax increases at...
Tuition Tax Credits Would Be Best Solution for Autistic Students
Raising kids with autism is a financial challenge. Treating the disorder, which can impair speech, social interaction, and many other...
Well, Now I’ll Start Leaving Smaller Tips
The Missouri House of Representatives rejected a bill yesterday which would have cut the minimum wage rate for tipped restaurant...
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....
We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Badges
As I am writing this post on Thursday afternoon, I am not officially licensed to practice law in the state...
Happy Tax Freedom Day!
April 23rd is this year’s “Tax Freedom Day” — the day you stop working for the government and start working...
Death of Village Law Still Alive
It seems a repeal of the village law that made it dramatically easier for communities of, say, one disgruntled landowner...
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...
