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

Is This The Sort Of Development Missourians Expected?

Missouri’s Tax Credit Crisis

Adios, MOSIRA?

Will Missouri Impose One Mandate As It Fights Another?

Retired Missouri Supreme Court Justice: Decline Tax Credit Redemptions for a Year (or More?)

Zombie Bill: Aerotropolis Tax Credit Rises Again

Lee’s Summit Debates Selling Advertisements On School Buses

Will The Missouri House Ever Learn On Tax Credits?

Hazelwood Responsive Documents: Emerald Automotive

Tomahawk Chop: Tax Credits On Block In Senate

State of the State: Reasons for Hope . . . But More Reasons for Skepticism

Legislators Can Rebalance Tax System — And Make Missouri More Competitive — Without Raising Taxes

The work of the Show-Me Institute would not be possible without the generous support of people who are inspired by the vision of liberty and free enterprise. We hope you will join our efforts and become a Show-Me Institute sponsor.