A story in the November 20 issue of The Washington Post examines homicide rates in large cities across the United […]
As 2025 comes to an end, we reflect on the progress made this year, from expanding MOScholars and strengthening property […]
On this Giving Tuesday, we hope you will stand with us as we work to build a more prosperous future for all […]
A version of the following commentary appeared in the Columbia Missourian. For years, the Show-Me Institute has scrutinized the Missouri Department […]
The two largest counties in Missouri are both having difficulties. Over in Jackson County, the assessment system is still a […]
David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank join host Zach Lawhorn to outline what a responsible plan to eliminate Missouri’s […]
Earlier this year, I wrote about the annual rating by Truth in Accounting (TIA), which found that Missouri earned a […]
Susan Pendergrass is joined by Elias Tsapelas, director of state budget and fiscal policy at the Show-Me Institute, to explain […]
In 2021, Kansas City passed an ordinance requiring large market-rate apartment developments to either set aside 20% of units at […]
It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of Joseph Forshaw IV, longtime member of […]
A report released earlier this month by the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) gives some startling numbers. UCSD […]
This is the headline finding from a recent study I conducted with researchers from several universities. The four-day school week […]
I’ve often argued that cities need to have more self-respect—especially when it comes to dealing with sports teams. We love […]
Are dead people on Missouri’s Medicaid program? Shockingly, the answer appears to be yes. Last month, the Missouri State Auditor’s […]
A proposed bill in St. Louis County would mandate the imposition of several burdensome regulations on many more projects and […]
Thank you to all who have served.
Two public school districts—Hallsville R-IV and Atlanta C-3—are the first districts in Missouri to participate in MOScholars. MOScholars is Missouri’s […]
Recent data from The Wall Street Journal suggest that renters across the country—including in Kansas City—are gaining leverage. Rents are […]
Learn more about the book here: www.cato.org/books/fighting-freedom-learn Susan Pendergrass speaks with James Shuls, fellow at the Show-Me Institute and head of […]
In my recent report, An Expedition to Improve Student Reading, I described Missouri’s falling reading scores and potential policy solutions. […]
