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Do Federal Regulations Impact Missourians?

Did you know that professional, scientific, and technical services (a broad category that includes legal, payroll, engineering, and advertising services amongst others) is one of Missouri’s largest and most federally […]

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A New “License Compact”? Why?

Last year, the Missouri Legislature passed a watershed law that established one of the first true interstate license reciprocity reforms in the country. Missouri’s law recognizes out-of-state licenses for a […]

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To-go Drink Legislation Speaks to Important Issue

Regulatory action that allows restaurants to serve to-go cocktails is one step closer to becoming permanent. While this is obviously a win for restaurants and takeout enthusiasts, it also speaks […]

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We’re Already Seeing the Effects of Delivery Fee Regulation

Months ago, I wrote about the new St. Louis City cap on delivery fees that food delivery services can charge restaurants in the city. I pointed out the clear government […]

Don’t Forget the Basics of Occupational Licensing

There are several occupational licensing bills being considered in the legislature right now. In general, occupational licensing is red tape that makes it harder for workers to get jobs and […]

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Kansas City’s Dubious COVID Orders Prompt Lawsuit

The decisions reached by policymakers should be based on the facts and grounded in a rational approach to achieving their goals with as little collateral damage as possible. As a […]

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