Obamacare Expanders’ Emergency Room Claims: Still False
Supporters of the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion have claimed for many years that implementing Obamacare would reduce emergency room visits....
How Much “Choice” Is in Senate Bill 1?
This session, the senate has worked to create a veto-proof bill that will “fix” the school transfer law. Does the...
For Education, It’s More of the Same
In Wednesday night’s State of the State address, Gov. Jay Nixon doubled down on the same education initiatives that have gotten...
If You Like Your Preschool, You’ll Be Able to Keep-Not Again!
Advocates of universal preschool are up in arms, as Missouri lost a bid for a federal grant that would have...
Privatization in Education-Not as Scary as Some Think
As first appearing in Education News: In a classic episode of The Three Stooges, the phrase “Niagara Falls” triggered a...
The Nanny State Of Nannies: Missouri’s New Day Care Regulations
Being a working mom isn’t easy — I know this because I am one. If the dark circles under...
‘Right To Try’ Law Gets Gov. Nixon’s Signature
Today is the last day for Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to veto or sign legislation that the 2014 General Assembly passed....
School Vouchers: NOT A Party Issue?
When it comes to political issues, Americans often are polarized, except about education. School vouchers are one example. In a recent...
Vetoes, Vetoes, And More Vetoes
There has been a lot of consternation in the Missouri Legislature about Gov. Jay Nixon’s vetoes and withholds (withholds differ from...
Governor Should Veto Data Center Tax Exemption Legislation
The legislative session may be over but that doesn’t mean the lawmaking is done. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has a...
Missouri’s Conservatives: Resolved to be Irresolute
As first appearing in the Columbia Tribune: Winston Churchill chided the British government for inaction at a time of growing...
Survey Says . . . Missourians Dramatically Underestimate Education Spending
Today, Missouri lawmakers voted to override Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of a tax cut bill. Immediately, opponents of the...
Here We Go Again . . .
One of the biggest fights out of last year’s Missouri legislative session was about Missouri House Bill 253, which cut individual...
Budget Battle Breakdown
When entering into an argument, it is necessary to have a common ground from which to argue. For example, in...
Half Percent Tax Cut, 100 Percent Gimmick
When I caught wind yesterday that a “deal” was afoot between the Missouri governor and a senator to reduce Missouri’s...
Reform, Not Spending, Should Top Agenda
As first appearing in the St. Louis Business Journal on January 24, 2014: A year ago at this time, Missouri...
Having It Both Ways
In his State of the State address, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon offered profuse thanks to the General Assembly for passing...
One Last State Of The State Post-Mortem
This week, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon delivered his sixth “State of the State” address to the Missouri Legislature, where he...
In Education, Money Itself Is Not The Answer
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon’s State of the State address correctly identified education as a key policy area this year. This...
Oregon Study: Medicaid Expansion Increases Emergency Room Use
One of the big arguments for expanding the Medicaid program in Missouri has been the notion that by doing so,...
