May 30
by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Among the most crucial decisions that affect the education of children is who to place and leave in the classroom. A proposed ballot measure in Missouri could change how local school districts make that decision. It’s called the “Teach Great Initiative” and supporters hope to have it on …
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May 23
by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – ROI. In business terms, that means “Return On Investment” or, in everyday terms, the profit you get back from spending something. Money isn’t the only thing that can be spent and both corporate and nonprofit organizations in Missouri hope you’ll spend a little more this year. Specifically, they …
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May 16
by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Republicans in the State Legislature wanted it, Governor Nixon said “no” and then lawmakers did it anyway. Like it or not, the wheels are in motion for an across-the-board tax cut for individuals, families and businesses in Missouri. That is the result of the Legislature’s override of a …
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May 08
by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Many political pundits and journalists consider Missouri to be a state that’s becoming more “red” – conservative – with each passing election these days but that’s not stopping efforts on the key liberal issues of gay rights. One of those efforts is underway in the State Legislature and …
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May 02
by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – The dust has settled, what was a crime scene is back to normal and the victims have been laid to rest. But the impact of what prosecutors say is a hate-based rampage continues. A few weeks ago, according to investigators, a white supremacist from southwest Missouri known as …
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