Government Layoffs in Saint Louis
There have been two recent examples of significant government employee layoffs in the Saint Louis area — if you count...
“Missouri, Come to Your Census!”
This post in Political Fix immediately reminded me of this classic Onion article. Sometimes government officials have no idea how funny...
Charter Schools Succeed at Language Instruction
Charter schools, the public schools run by independent organizations that are continual subjects of debate, are often compared to traditional...
Ambulances Are a Very Big Deal
Kansas City is considering changing the way it operates its ambulances. Currently, they are managed by an independent entity, MAST,...
The Governor of Illinois Wants to Help Missouri’s Economy
I can’t think of much better for Missouri’s and St. Louis’ economies than Illinois raising its income tax significantly. Thank...
Rep. Mark Parkinson Is Awesome
I absolutely must direct you to this article in the Beacon, (link via Combest) about the recent e-mail spat in...
Brother Neil’s Price-Inflating Ticket Scalping Scheme
Because we covered the repeal of scalping laws so heavily awhile back (and I like to think our blog entries...
The Perfect Example of Why MoDOT Should Be Governed As It Is
In Missouri, we like to elect people to office and then not give them all the powers one might assume...
James Bond’s Stupid “Suburban Prison” Comment at the Oscars
I hate awards shows, but I do enjoy the Oscars. Before children, I used to go to the St. Louis...
Keep Up the Good Work!
I’m quick to point out misuses of tax dollars and state programs that are going nowhere. But it’s important to...
Controversy Over Veteran’s Program in Downtown St. Louis
Last night, KSDK Channel 5 in St. Louis ran a story about the controversy over a program to house veterans...
Three Ideas for Smaller Government in Missouri
There are many potential ways to reduce the size and influence of government in Missouri. For each, at least one...
Education Events in Kansas City and Saint Louis
The Kansas City Public Library, with the assistance of the Show-Me Institute and several other organizations, is currently hosting a...
Tobacco Tales From Both Sides of the State
The Kansas City Star has a detailed article about the upcoming cigarette tax hike, while today’s Post-Dispatch has a profile...
Various Thoughts on the Stimulus Package
I am not going to give my opinion on the stimulus package here, as I would be in over my...
Urban Schools Need Fundamental Change Before They Will Improve
Nobody doubts the need to improve our schools. Students across the nation are being left less than fully prepared to...
SLPS Should Keep Community in Mind When Closing Schools
Hundreds gathered in a recent meeting, in an attempt to voice their opinions against this measure, which would result in...
Ending Eminent Domain Abuse
There is a letter in the Post-Dispatch today about Jim Roos’ sign advocating the end of eminent domain abuse. It is...
… And I Am Out of Here!
I am off for vacation until Monday. Here’s hoping the Cardinals win the big game on Sunday: Rev. Lovejoy: [surveys...
“Can You Smell It In The Air, Opus?” “Dirty Socks?” “No, Reassessment.”
One thing that my brother, Mike (the second-oldest of four, with moi being the eldest), and I have in common...
