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

Show-Me Institute’s March 2018 Newsletter

St. Louis Is Failing, and It Has Only Its Government to Blame

Don’t Complicate Prevailing Wage Repeal

Greene County, Missouri, Spending 2013 to 2017

In Janus, A National Reexamination of Government Unions

License Reciprocity Proposal Could Be A Major Reform, But Vigilance Will Be Necessary

Car Wars II: Revenge of the Cronies

Gold Medal for Sentiment, But a Wipeout on Policy

Short-Term Medical Insurance Proposal Offers Opportunity to Get People Coverage

Enhanced Sunshine Law Enforcement A Good Idea

Map: Missouri State Government Spending in FY2017

House Bill 2242 and a Statewide Municipal Expenditure Database

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