Assessing the issue with funding public pensions in Missouri

Show-Me Daily considers the funding issue with public pensions in Missouri and suggests the retirement age be tied to life expectancy.

Thoughts on President Barack Obama invoking his executive privilege

The Wichita Eagle Blog notes that the view of executive privilege seems tied to party affiliation. Axiom Strategies suggests that this is an egregious abuse of privilege.

Reed recall petition fails to get required number of signatures

Tony's Kansas City writes that a recall petition effort aimed at City Councilor Jermaine Reed failed to acquire the requisite signatures.

War is no longer a luxury the world can afford

MO Rage contends that the current state of the world means we can no longer afford the 'luxury of war.'

Trying to reconcile Spence's political stances and business career

Show Me Progress takes Missouri Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Spence for his stance on business incentives.

Johnson County officials disagree with state evaluation of DMV

20 Pounds of Headlines reports that the state of Kansas and Johnson County officials have divergent opinions on the numbers and performance for the Department of Motor Vehicles.

The uneven application of the smoking ban in St. Louis

Missouri Insight is frustrated by what he sees as inconsistencies in the application of the smoking ban in St. Louis.