08.26.2009 9:00 pm

Penny wise

The Show-Me Institute keeps flogging the idea that St. Louisans will do just about anything to save a penny. Researchers at the conservative advocacy group, bankrolled by wealthy political activist Rex Sinquefield, for years have been taking aim at the city…

Tags: eddie roth, Show-Me Institute, St. Louis earnings tax, St. Louis jobs, St. Louis tax policy

03.20.2009 9:01 pm

“Tweaking” judicial selection will return hacks to the bench

By Editorial Board

T.J. "Boss Tom" Pendergast used to decide who'd become a judge in Missouri. The Missouri Legislature may bring back those golden days.

T.J."Boss Tom" Pendergast used to decide who'd become a judge in Missouri. Should we bring back those golden days? (Photo © The State Historical Society of Missouri)

The Missouri Legislature once again is considering fixing something that isn’t broken: the state’s nonpartisan…

Tags: David Humphreys, Ethelmae Humphries, Jim Lembke, judicial selection, merit selection, Missouri Legislauture, Missouri news, Missouri Plan, Rex Sinquefield, Show-Me Institute, St. Louis news, Stan Cox

Penny wise

“Tweaking” judicial selection will return hacks to the bench

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