Remembering Albert Riederer

Show Me Progress remembers the life of former Jackson County prosecutor Albert Riederer.

Comparing charter and public schools in KC

Show-Me Daily examines local charter school and public school performance in the communication arts for Kansas City and St. Louis.

Missouri lawmaker wants to eliminate the prevailing wage

The Turner Report lambasts state Rep. Bill White for pre-filing a bill in the Missouri House that seeks to eliminate the prevailing wage (with the exception of federal projects) and penalize companies that pay it.

Is the city facing a budget shortfall for 2013?

Tony's Kansas City speculates that a potential budget shortfall is causing tension at City Hall.

A lack of petition information frustrates a reporter

Missourinet is frustrated by an inquiry into Secretary of State Robin Carnahan's office about a new ballot petition posted online.

Hobby Lobby intends to defy federal contraception coverage mandate

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Political Fix writes that Hobby Lobby has announced it plans to defy a federal mandate requiring it to offer contraception coverage to its employees.