Patrick Ishmael, Author at Show-Me Institute

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.

Patrick Ishmael

Right to Try Becomes a National Issue

“Right to Shop” Idea Promotes Health Care Shopping

Humana Announces 2018 Departure from Exchanges

Testimony: Senate Bill 238–Government Union Reform

Medicaid Waiver Request A Great Idea

Where Are the Certificate of Need Bills?

Done: Missouri Becomes 28th Right to Work State

Regulatory Reform Emerges as Major Issue, Nationally and in Missouri

Missouri Should Not Stop at a State EITC; Larger Entitlement Reforms Are Needed

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