Government Unions

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Taxpayers Getting Burned

As I have discussed many times before, some of the worst public policy ideas in Missouri have come from the […]

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Robertson Fire District Changes Move Forward

A judge has thrown out a lawsuit that sought to block a recall vote for Robertson Fire District in northwest […]

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Where Is Robertson Fire District, and Why Do They Take So Much of Hazelwood’s Tax Money?

Over the past two decades, a smoldering fire has been slowly burning in North St. Louis County. No, I’m not […]

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Missouri Parents’ Bill of Rights

Introducing the Missouri Parents’ Bill of Rights Too often, local officials have resisted oversight of Missouri public schools and districts. […]

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The Appalling Lede Buried in Prison Guard Labor “Dispute” Story

For the past few months, a fascinating labor dispute has been developing down in Jefferson City. Starting in December, the […]

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On Government Union Reforms, Present and Future

Although it (surprisingly) hasn’t made much news since, late last month a St. Louis County district court granted summary judgment […]

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