April Ford-Griffin on Proposed “Open Space”
I wanted to note that Alderman April Ford-Griffin called me today to discuss the proposed open space map that NorthSide...
When Is a Home Not a Home?
On Feb. 23, I wrote about the proposed “open space” that NorthSide Regeneration LLC, has planned for the company’s $8.1...
Metro Board Member Responds to Show-Me Institute Op-Ed
The Show-Me Institute recently released an op-ed by research assistant John Payne, titled “Adding New MetroLink Lines Too Costly, Inefficient.”...
Mozart as a Public Good
Saint Louis’ only orchestral music station might be changing formats, and it has two area congressmen pretty angry: U.S. Reps....
At Least Four North Side Homes Slated for “Open Space”
The home of Shirley Hamilton, in the 2200 block of Madison Street, in Saint Louis’ north side. Although NorthSide redevelopment...
Great Article About the Land Tax in the Kansas City Star
This weekend, KC Star columnist E. Thomas McClanahan had a terrific article about the benefits of replacing earnings taxes with...
Payday Loan Industry Bad; Mob Racketeering Good
Yesterday in St. Louis, opponents of the payday loan industry held a hearing, which was covered by the Post-Dispatch and linked...
Something Must Be Done!
As many residents of Saint Louis are aware, there has been a coyote wandering through Tower Grove Park for more...
WashU Economist Testifies NorthSide Forecasts “Made Out of Thin Air”
The first round of arguments against a projected $8.1 billion development of the city of Saint Louis’ north side was...
Gridlock and the History of Light Rail in Saint Louis
I’m currently reading Gridlock: Why We’re Stuck in Traffic and What to Do About It by Randal O’Toole, the Antiplanner....
Adding New MetroLink Lines Too Costly, Inefficient
It is odd to hear serious discussion of expanding MetroLink when the Metro system faces a $50 million shortfall and...
NorthSide Trial on Tuesday
Click to Enlarge Interactive NorthSide Map Another round of challenges to the $8.1 billion development of the city of Saint...
Ridiculous Licensing Proposal in St. Louis
You knew this was going to happen sooner or later. Ten years ago, when HVAC contractors in St. Louis County...
The Will of the People, Revisited
Today, I’m going to Jefferson City to testify on bills related to the initiative and referendum powers that the Missouri...
A Tale of Two Courts
Barbara Geisman, an aide to Saint Louis Mayor Francis Slay has questioned whether the city needs a drug court and...
Because We Haven’t Banned Enough Products Yet
Some legislators in Jefferson City are trying to ban a drug called K2. The Post-Dispatch‘s Political Fix blog explains the...
Upcoming Liberty on the Rocks Events in Missouri
Wherever you are in located in Missouri, there is probably a chapter of Liberty on the Rocks near you! Saint Louis: tomorrow...
Smoke ’em While You Can
Although both Saint Louis City and County have recently passed a smoking ban (albeit a relatively mild one in the...
Missouri Can Be Proud of Its High-Speed Rail Allocation
Here are some things to be happy about! Missouri ranks last among the 50 states in the number of professions...
Feds Allocate $8 Million to High-Speed Rail; Missouri Gets a 0.39% Cut
Yesterday, the Obama administration pledged $8 billion in federal stimulus funds to develop a high-speed rail system in the United...
