How the legal system can level the playing field

Uncommon Courage considers the system of checks and balances and how the legal system can help address inequality of power based on the experiences of a client's suit against former Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser.

Kansas should ease regulations on home brewing

The Wichita Eagle Blog argues that Kansas should ease regulations governing home brewing of beer.

Video: Breaking down the economic border war between Missouri and Kansas

Show-Me Daily links to to a KCPT discussion over the economic border war between Missouri and Kansas.

Video: Nixon to push for performance-based funding of higher education

The Turner Report links to video of Gov. Jay Nixon explaining a potential system of performance-based higher education funding in Missouri.

Stadium authority hires Goldman Sachs to try and keep St. Louis Rams in the dome

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority has hired Goldman Sachs to help keep the St. Louis Rams in the Edward Jones Dome.

Smith files to run in the Eighth Congressional District

20 Pounds of Headlines notes that state Rep. Jason Smith has filed for the Eighth Congressional District.