state and local government
A Republic, if Missouri Can Keep It
Amendment Six is on the November ballot here in Missouri. It seeks to concentrate more power in the initiative petition process in a variety of ways. Amendment Six, according to the secretary of state’s office, would:expand the initiative and…
American Civics Education Tests Trivia, Not…
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Brian Kisida, associate professor in the Truman School of Government…
More to the Fiscal Note
It’s easy to argue that a program’s benefits outweigh its costs. But if you never measure the…
A Better Way to Teach History with Jon Bassett and Gary…
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Jon Bassett and Gary Shiffman, founding partners of 4QM Teaching,…
Missouri’s School Personnel Boom with Avery Frank…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKEA_zdCEZ0 Susan Pendergrass speaks with Avery Frank, senior policy…
It’s Time for Missouri to Commit to Solving More Crimes
A version of this commentary appeared in the Columbia Missourian. Last year, Governor Kehoe signed the Missouri Violent Crime Clearance Grant Program into law, creating a mechanism for local police departments to access funds that can be used to…
Missouri’s Ongoing Budget Problem
“Missouri’s budget is broken.” That’s the conclusion of Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s…
Why Young People Are Turning Away from Capitalism with…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-VPOBGOBFo Susan Pendergrass speaks with Robert C. Enlow, president…
Small Missouri Towns Are Paying a High Price for Open…
Between April 2021 and February 2026, the small city of Sedalia paid a single law firm, Lauber…
Seven Sister Cities in St. Louis County Considering…
If I told you that seven close-knit organizations were considering merging certain services for…
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