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

What’s Wrong with Aerotropolis: Grounded Beef

‘Where’s the Beef?’ A Reminder That American Beef Products Are Ineligible for Export to China

‘Aerotropolis’: A Raw Deal for Missouri

On Aerotropolis and High-Speed Rail

Stunner: Both St. Louis Del Tacos Closed Their Doors for Good Last Night

Lambert Director Misrepresents Missouri’s ‘Aerotropolis’ Bill

Green Acres, We Are (Not) There!

Could a Longer Yellow Mean Less Green in City Coffers?

The Next Big Government Handout: ‘Aerotropolis’

Rebuilding, Not Rebranding

Pop-Tartocracy

Eco-Devo Mad Libs: So, Are 5,000, 29,000, or 37,000 Jobs Being Saved or Created With “Aerotropolis”?

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