What to Do With the Budget Surplus
An op-ed in the Springfield News-Leader argues that Missouri shouldn’t spend its budget surplus: To fairly address this excess, the...
“Hot Fuel” Regulations Would Harm Consumers
According to a piece in yesterday’s Kansas City Star, Sen. Claire McCaskill filed legislation on Friday to regulate gas pump...
You Can Tax My Cell Phone When You Pry It From My Cold, Dead Landline …
Actually, I really don’t mind the idea of a tax to improve 911 service throughout Missouri, but I do mind...
A Failed Effort to Redirect Medications
The Southeast Missourian reports on another government health care program that doesn’t work: A few years ago, as prescription drug...
“Nothing Worthwhile Is Easy, Honey, You Know That …”
Governor Blunt has sent a detailed list of questions for the three potential Supreme Court nominees. And while 111 questions...
A Blog Post About Midwives and Nothing Else
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports on the continuing legal challenge to the midwife law: Physicians’ groups argued Thursday that a...
Reason in Jefferson City
I was lucky enough to be able to attend yesterday’s Joint Transportation Committee meeting in Jefferson City. The Chairman of...
Jackson County Makes the Right Call …
Via Mr. Combest, the Kansas City Star reports that Jackson County, Missouri (that’s Kansas City and suburbs, for you St....
The Judicial Commission: Argle-Bargle or Foofaraw?
Bill McClellan has been tremendous with his last two columns in the Post-Dispatch about the Missouri Supreme Court opening and...
A Bicycle Built for Tourism
According to the Springfield News-Leader, officials are touting the economic benefits of September’s "Tour of Missouri" bicycle race: Out of...
Joplin Globe Gets It Wrong
Maurice earlier referenced the Joplin Globe’s editorial on toll roads in Missouri. I wish to add my thoughts. The Globe...
Driving in Missouri Takes its Toll
In an editorial published late last night, the Joplin Globe argues against instituting tolls on Missouri highways. The piece points...
A New Border War is Starting
An article in today’s St. Joesph News-Press reports that Kansans are upset about Missouri eliminating a tax deduction that non-residents...
Missouri is Making Motorists’ Lives Easier
In today’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch, an article discusses the re-introduction of emissions tests at private repair shops starting Sept. 4....
A Taxpayer Fights for Answers
article in today’s Columbia Daily-Tribune profiles a taxpayer who’s taking action, getting involved in the process by which the Missouri...
Gov. Blunt Did the Right Thing
A letter to the editor in yesterday’s Columbia Tribune claims Gov. Blunt needs to repent for cutting Medicaid: With a...
The Evidence is in for Property Tax Reform
An op-ed for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch points out the flaws that Sen. Michael Gibbons needs to address in his...
The Hidden Effects of Government Spending
Over the weekend, Fired Up! Missouri offered a succinct comparison: Here is a case study in priorities. There are 121,000...
This Is The Best Idea I Have Ever Had…
A short time ago, Maurice wrote about how a proposal to dramatically increase the cigarette tax in Illinois might drive...
Welcome to Missouri, Illinois Smokers!
According to an article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Illinois may be looking to increase its cigarette tax to pay...
