DC Benincasa

There are 119 districts around the state that have transitioned to a four-day week since 2010. At least 18 more districts are planning to make the transition next year, adding up to 25% of all districts in Missouri.

Last Friday marked a noteworthy day at the gas pump in Missouri. For the first time in 25 years, the state’s fuel tax — a critical revenue source for transportation infrastructure — is increasing.

In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a unanimous and groundbreaking opinion. The court ruled that the NCAA, the governing body for college sports, was violating antitrust laws by putting limits on the education-related benefits its athletes could receive. Nine days later, the NCAA adopted a policy allowing athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness, or NIL.

This year has made turning a profit for Columbia’s bars and restaurants almost impossible. Business owners say their revenues have plummeted because of…