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

SMI Podcast: The Session Ends, Mayor Jones Vetoes and KC Makes a $43 Million Change to Police Budget

Missouri’s Health Facilities Review Committee Shouldn’t Exist

Missouri Has A Productive Legislative Session, With More to Come

Excellent: Legislature Passes Bill Holding Local Governments Accountable

Who Will Speak For the Family Businesses They Shut Down?

A New “License Compact”? Why?

Tax Incentive Reform Getting a Fresh Look from Legislators, Too

Local Government Transparency Bill Gets Resounding 149-2 Vote in the House

Three Health Care Experts Reiterate Importance of Making COVID Reforms Permanent

Local Government Is a Managerial Convenience to the State, Not a Blank Check

House Bill 271 and a Statewide Municipal Expenditure Database

2021 Show-Me Institute State of the State

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