Mike Ferguson

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Name: Mike Ferguson
Date registered: June 26, 2013

Latest posts

  1. Energy and Business: Looking Ahead to 2019 — November 12, 2018
  2. Election Preview: The Case Against Amendment 1 and Assessing Missouri Politics — November 12, 2018
  3. State Treasurer Eric Schmitt — November 12, 2018
  4. Election 2018: Ballot Issue Decisions and Auditor Candidate Saundra McDowell (R) — November 12, 2018
  5. Investing in Digital Infrastructure and Teaching Common Sense Economics — November 12, 2018

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Feb 21

Tomorrow’s Technology: Smart Cities and Privacy Rights

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February 21, 2016

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Technology isn’t good or bad, it’s what we do with it that makes a difference one way or the other. ATT Missouri President John Sondag* gives us a preview of how cities are being built and improved by integrating real time data. From public transportation to law enforcement …

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Feb 14

Equal Pay Laws: Legislating Fairness or Intrusive Government?

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February 14, 2016

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by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – The Equal Pay Act of 1963 was designed to prevent women from being paid less than men in the workplace. Over a half century later, that issue is still being debated in the halls of government. State Rep. Tracy McCreery (D) explains why she is among the lawmakers pushing …

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Feb 07

Proposals to Reform Missouri’s Justice System

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February 7, 2016

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by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – From Ferguson to Baltimore to Chicago. Accusations of racially-biased law enforcement have been a mainstay of the headlines in the past year and a half. When conflicts between police and protesters erupt, who is to blame and what should change? State Rep. Shamed Dogan (R) is among the …

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Permanent link to this article: http://americanviewpoints.tv/proposals-to-reform-missouris-justice-system/

Jan 31

Ethics Reform: Real Improvements or Political Spin?

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January 31, 2016

By Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – It’s the hot topic at the State Capitol right now: Ethics Reform. However, what needs to be reformed? That depends on who you ask. John Messmer, founder of Missourians for Government Reform wants to see a total ban on gifts from lobbyists to politicians. In fact, the State …

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Jan 24

The Missouri Budget Project and Americans for Prosperity Assess The Legislative Session (so far)

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January 24, 2016

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by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Just weeks into the 2016 Missouri Legislative Session, lawmakers, media and advocacy/activist groups are already hard at work. What needs to change at the Capitol? What needs to change in the law? Those answers depend on who’s being asked. This week, former State Representative Mike Sutherland explains why …

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Permanent link to this article: http://americanviewpoints.tv/the-missouri-budget-project-and-americans-for-prosperity-assess-the-legislative-session-so-far/

Jan 17

Back to Work at the State Capitol: An Early Update

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January 17, 2016

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by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – We are less than two weeks into the 2016 Missouri Legislative Session and lawmakers, lobbyists and activists are already hard at work. Whether it’s progress or political misconduct that’s happening depends on your perspective. This week, Democratic State Rep. Michael Butler (below, left) and former Republican State Rep. Carl …

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