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

Optometrist Mandate Dies In Senate Education Committee

Double Trouble: Kansas City Considers Extending Trolley Line To Plaza

Previewing Day Three Of Health Care Reform Oral Arguments

Previewing Day Two Of Health Care Reform Oral Arguments

The Main Street Trolley: A Slow Motion Train Wreck

Previewing Day One Of Health Care Reform Oral Arguments

Reminder: Health Care ‘Reform’ Law Raises Costs On Young People

Kudos to Missouri Senate for Blocking Health Exchange

Tax, Trolley and Folly: Kansas City Proposal Trundles Ahead Despite Opposition from Local Businesses

“Norwood Hills CC: No Sweat and Plenty of Gain”

A Clear Vision of the Eye Exam Mandate

Missouri Should Lower Barriers For Out-of-State Charitable Medical Missions

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