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It’s Time to Hold DESE Accountable
A version of the following commentary appeared in the Columbia Missourian. For years, the Show-Me Institute has scrutinized the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) —not out of malice, but out of a desperate desire to see…
Is the federal investment in workforce Pell Grants…
This summer’s One Big Beautiful Bill brought an innovative expansion of the federal Pell Grant…
It’s “data driven” – expect fewer juvenile prosecutions…
Blame the system, excuse the behavior In 2023, shortly after taking office, Hennepin County Attorney…
A Very Grateful Immigrant’s Thanksgiving
Having just celebrated Thanksgiving across the United States, I’ve been reminded of what makes this…
What Should St. Louis County Do about Its Budget…
The two largest counties in Missouri are both having difficulties. Over in Jackson County, the…
The fraud next time
That didn’t take long. The employee whistleblower Twitter (X) account @Minnesota_DHS has been suspended. In my last conversation with them (yesterday) they expressed fear over retaliation regarding their explosive post placing the blame for fraud in…
Minnesota’s epidemic of fraud makes national news
Then… In August 1973, the cover of TIME magazine featured a man in a plaid shirt standing in a boat…
Why colleges are swiping right on students
As the number of 18-year-old college applicants declines, many higher education institutions are…
Voters set to hold Walz accountable for fraud
As Gov. Tim Walz prepares to run for a rare third term, he would be wise to prepare an explanation…
Polling Shows Rural Areas More Receptive to Data…
November 29, 2025 Late September in Indianapolis, residents filled a city council meeting with…
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