Jul 12

eLearning In Missouri: Why It Matters To Everyone

by Mike Ferguson

July 12, 2015

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Public school students, private school students and home school students: whether urban, suburban or rural, they are no longer limited to the books and classes offered in the buildings where they learn. Missouri is among the leaders in the still-emerging field of online learning. It’s now possible for …

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Jun 21

The Challenge Of Summer For Missouri’s Children

by Mike Ferguson

June 21, 2015

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – For most children in Missouri, summer is the time to relax and enjoy the break from school. For others, it’s a time to find a short term job and save money. It’s also a time to hone athletic skills with an eye on soccer, football, volleyball and other …

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Jun 14

What’s Next? Missouri Politics Update.

by Mike Ferguson

June 14, 2015

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – The political debates that impact all our lives are not over. We’re just in between rounds. This week, Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder (R) and former Democratic State Representative Jeanette Mott Oxford, who is now the executive director of Empower Missouri, assess the work done in Jefferson City so …

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Jun 07

Free Markets and School Choice: New Ideas In Education For Missouri

by Mike Ferguson

June 7, 2015

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Providing options to the educational status quo. That’s what we highlight this week. The Robert W. Plaster Foundation exists to financially support the teaching of a free enterprise/ free markets-based approach to economics. This Missouri-based organization partners with colleges and universities to fund the facilities needed to grow …

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May 31

Police Controversies in Missouri

by Mike Ferguson

May 31, 2015

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – What started in Ferguson ignited protests, violence and debate across America in 2014. Activists, politicians, media pundits and social media have had (and continue to have) their say about the state of law enforcement in our state. Now, we hear from the law enforcement community through a discussion …

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May 24

Renewable Energy: Are Solar Panels Welcome in Your Neighborhood?

by Mike Ferguson

May 24, 2015

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – More Missourians want to put solar panels on their homes to cut costs and to reduce their traditional energy usage. For the most part, everyone is in favor of more renewable energy being used. So what’s the problem? In some places, neighborhood associations and local governments have rules …

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