By Kathleen Navin As part of a growing trend seen across the United States, several school districts in Missouri continue to perform poorly, failing to prepare students for higher education. Following the Saint Louis Public Schools’ recent loss of accreditation, Missourians want to see change and improvement more than ever. Concern for Missouri’s public school […]

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An article in today’s Columbia Missourian discusses Al Sharpton’s solution for reducing the gap between blacks and whites when it comes to health care services … universal health care: Universal health care to me is the only way you are going to bridge the gap to guarantee all Americans health care, Sharpton said. The gap […]

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By Maurice Harris The face of public education in Saint Louis is changing. Although court challenges continue, the city’s school board has become superseded by a new transitional board appointed by Gov. Matt Blunt, Mayor Francis Slay, and Lewis Reed, president of the Board of Aldermen. It’s a change that makes sense: During the past […]

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Businessman and Show Me Institute President Rex Sinquefield was a noticeable player in the last two campaign finance quarters. He says though that his contributions are “laughably small in the grand scheme of things.” (PICTURE: Wall Street Journal) From CDT Politics Blog: The rush of campaign finance reports have come and gone, but one of […]

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By Sarah Brodsky When schools hire teachers for a new school year, they generally find that some subjects are harder to staff than others. For instance, rural districts might not have enough candidates who are fluent in foreign languages. Another possible shortage area is special education, which calls for patience and dedication beyond what is […]

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We’d love to read a Show Me Institute opinion on this program. The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ mailed checks worth $470,000.02 this week to compensate victims through the Tort Victims’ Compensation Program. “This program assists people who have been injured due to the negligence or recklessness of another person and who have […]

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By Sarah Brodsky Although official state business is not always understandable to ordinary Missourians, the reason probably has more to do with bureaucratic rules and jargon than with any language barrier. Nevertheless, the possibility that official state business will someday be conducted in a foreign language concerns legislators so much that they’re trying to prevent […]

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In the following guest editorial, Show-Me Institute policy analyst David Stokes, praises the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) for its innovative approaches to managing Missouri’s transportation infrastructure. Stokes argues that MoDOT’s use of public-private partnerships and the “design-build” project model is bringing increased efficiency and savings to Missouri residents. Stokes says MoDOT deserves a great […]

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What! You’re not on the list Mr. Speaker Pro Tem? Many of you have written us and asked us what do we have against Speaker Pro Tem Bearden and Fred Thompson? Absolutely nothing! The Missouri Political News Service does not and will never endorse candidates for any office. Fred Thompson – if and when he […]

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We understand it’s Friday, and the Show Me Institute IS a conservative institution, but today’s post by Sarah Brodsky  (left) criticizing legislation that designates Missouri’s official tree – or in this case, official reptile – is a little harsh. Ms. Brodsky suggests that lawmaker’s time would be better served if they focused on other matters. […]

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