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

2018 Blueprint: Right to Work

An Emerging Policy Frontier: Workforce Development

In Arkansas, 80,000 Ineligible Medicaid Recipients Removed from Rolls

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Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Passes

Political Courage: LIHTC Program Cut to Zero by MHDC

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Ouch–Missouri Individual Health Insurance Premiums To Rise by Double Digits in 2018

President’s Visit to Springfield Sets Stage for Tax Reform Fights

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