School choice and charter school expansion are hot button issues across the United States, and Missouri is no exception. This has already been proven to be an active 2021 Missouri Legislative session, and there are several controversial bills that have been filed. Some are working their way through the halls of our Capitol quickly. Here […]
We Already Have School Choice in Missouri
In a recent commentary, we learned that 2021 may be the year when Missouri parents will finally be able to make sure their students receive a quality education. The sales pitch from conservative think tanks, lobbyists, and politicians? That parents won’t have to send their children to antiquated, low performing public schools. Those groups are […]
HB 334 – Pertaining to Voting – Opinion
Editor’s Note: This article about HB 334 originally appeared at JamesCordrey.com. It has been republished here with permission. “Modifies several provisions relating elections” You can follow the journey of HB 334 here. You can download a PDF of the bill here. This bill was introduced by Representative John Simmons. The bill makes changes to RSMO […]
Missouri Senate Bill 66: Some Troubling Elements
Our Missouri state legislators are already working hard in the brand new 2021 legislative session. One bill currently under consideration is Senate Bill 66. Overseeing this bill in the Missouri State Senate is the Committee on the Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence (CJCCJ). This Committee is tasked with all things relating to the judicial […]
2021 Missouri Legislative Education Committees
Education is an issue that affects us all, regardless whether we are parents, students, employers, or teachers. Most of the time, when we think of Education, we think of our local public P-12 schools, or perhaps a local university. While that’s certainly accurate, it’s actually our elected officials in Jefferson City who can often make […]