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 Your Android: SMI Smartphone App Now Live

Tax Credit Sunsets: A Step Toward Reform

Department of Economic Development Focus Newsletters (2001-2009)

Aerotropolis and the Climate for Substantive Tax Credit Reform

Aerotropolis: Special Session Legislation – House Version (September 9, 2011)

Nothing Says ‘Progress’ Like a Vanity Trolley Project

US-China Chamber President ‘Doesn’t See Significant Economic Value’ in Midwest China Hub

Health Insurance Exchange: Level One Establishment Grant – Project Narrative

Health Insurance Exchange: Governor’s Letter in Support of Establishment Grant (June 28, 2011)

China Law Blog on Mamtek: “[T]here are some lessons to be learned”

Department of Economic Development Organizational Flow Chart (2011)

SLU and Mizzou Economists Weigh in on Aerotropolis Jobs Estimates

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