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Patrick Ishmael

Director of Government Accountability

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Patrick Ishmael

Director of Government Accountability

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Patrick Ishmael is the director of government accountability at the Show-Me Institute. He is a native of Kansas City and graduate of Saint Louis University, where he earned honors degrees in finance and political science and a law degree with a business concentration. His writing has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Weekly Standard, and dozens of publications across the state and country. Ishmael is a regular contributor to Forbes and HotAir.com. His policy work predominantly focuses on tax, health care, and constitutional law issues. He is a member of the Missouri Bar.

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Missouri State Capitol>

Tax Cut and Reform Package Passes the House

Published on Mar 23, 2023

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“Loyalty Oaths” in University Employment Should Be a Non-starter

Published on Feb 21, 2023

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A (Tweaked) Clean Slate Bill Offers an Important Opportunity for Criminal Justice Reform

Published on Feb 21, 2023

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Parents’ Bill of Rights Legislation Clears Senate

Published on Feb 16, 2023

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