Regulation

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Missouri Tells You What to Do 94,000 Times

Ninety-four thousand is an absurdly large number. Can you imagine doing something 94,000 times? Well, Missouri tells us what we can and cannot do 94,000 times in state regulations. Does […]

This Bill Could Hurt Consumers,Workers,and Businesses in St. Louis

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen just passed a bill that could have serious negative effects on St. Louis City consumers. The bill, which I discussed in a previous blog post, mandates a cap […]

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Other States Are Deregulating. Missouri Should Too

The COVID-19 crisis has led to rules and regulations being relaxed or even temporarily eliminated in states across the country. Some lawmakers and government agencies are taking steps to make […]

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There Oughta Be A Law: If Walmart is Essential, Small Retailers Are Too

As the coronavirus pandemic accelerated this spring, governments across the country clamped down dramatically on businesses and associations of all kinds. Churches were closed. Restaurants were reduced to carryout, if […]

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A Small Step Forward, But Let’s Take the Leap

Last week, Governor Parson extended some of the regulatory waivers put in place by previous executive orders. Instead of expiring on June 15th, a few of the waivers will now […]

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Three Cheers for the Kansas City Council

The Kansas City Missouri City Council adopted three new ordinances to help restaurants during the pandemic. The ordinances make it easier for restaurants to serve patrons on sidewalks and parking […]

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