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With MoDOT’s Tank Nearly Empty, a Fuel-Tax Increase Might Be the Answer
20 Nov

With MoDOT’s Tank Nearly Empty, a Fuel-Tax Increase Might Be the Answer

Posted by Andrew Aubuchon Transportation

If you are younger than 36 years old, then Missouri hasn’t raised its gas tax since you started driving. But […]

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Political Courage: LIHTC Program Cut to Zero by MHDC
17 Nov

Political Courage: LIHTC Program Cut to Zero by MHDC

Posted by Patrick Ishmael Taxes

The details are still trickling out, but news is now breaking that the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) voted 6-2 […]

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Show-Me Now!  Justice and the Future: Is It Time to Raise the Age?
16 Nov

Show-Me Now! Justice and the Future: Is It Time to Raise the Age?

Posted by Emily Stahly Uncategorized

Did you know Missouri is one of only five states where 17-year-olds are still automatically prosecuted as adults? As Missouri looks […]

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Fixing a Blight on Missouri Statutes
15 Nov

Fixing a Blight on Missouri Statutes

Posted by Patrick Tuohey Corporate Welfare, Subsidies

We’ve written for years about the failure of Missouri municipalities to focus their development efforts on reviving the moribund parts […]

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Restoring Trust through Transparency
13 Nov

Restoring Trust through Transparency

Posted by Philip Oehlerking Transparency

On Tuesday, the voters in Boone County, Columbia, Ashland, and Harrisburg went to the polls to decide whether or not […]

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Patrick Tuohey Discusses KCI Airport Vote on Ruckus
10 Nov

Patrick Tuohey Discusses KCI Airport Vote on Ruckus

Posted by Patrick Tuohey Transportation

On Thursday, November 9, the Show-Me Institute’s Patrick Tuohey appeared on KCPT’s Ruckus to discuss Kansas City voters’ approval of a new […]

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Think Parents Won’t Get the Information They Need To Choose Between Schools? Think Again.
08 Nov

Think Parents Won’t Get the Information They Need To Choose Between Schools? Think Again.

Posted by Emily Stahly School Choice

A common concern about school choice is that parents, especially low-income parents, will not have enough information to pick the […]

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“Lucky Lindy” vs. Jeff Bezos: Who Is the Better Bet for Missouri?
08 Nov

“Lucky Lindy” vs. Jeff Bezos: Who Is the Better Bet for Missouri?

Posted by Andrew B. Wilson Corporate Welfare, Subsidies

It may be the biggest and most closely watched competition since Charles Lindbergh – backed by a group of Saint […]

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On Raising the Minimum Wage in Missouri
07 Nov

On Raising the Minimum Wage in Missouri

Posted by James V. Shuls Business Climate

On December 1, members of the Missouri General Assembly may begin prefiling legislation for consideration in the upcoming legislative session, […]

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School Choice for Me, but Not for Thee: Part 6
03 Nov

School Choice for Me, but Not for Thee: Part 6

Posted by James V. Shuls School Choice

Over the past few weeks, I have discussed four reservations some parents have about private school choice programs. Reservation number […]

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The KCI Affair: Triumph or Fiasco
03 Nov

The KCI Affair: Triumph or Fiasco

Posted by Patrick Tuohey Transportation

KCPT television has produced a 17-minute documentary on the bidding process—or lack thereof—for the Kansas City International Airport. We’ve written […]

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Ignore the Gimmicks. Here Are the Reasons Amazon Should Come to Missouri.
02 Nov

Ignore the Gimmicks. Here Are the Reasons Amazon Should Come to Missouri.

Posted by Patrick Ishmael Economy

My colleague Patrick Tuohey has talked at length about the stunts some have pulled to try and get Amazon to […]

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Show-Me Now: Time To Untangle Unnecessary Regulations
02 Nov

Show-Me Now: Time To Untangle Unnecessary Regulations

Posted by Mike Ferguson Economy, Regulation

Burdensome licensing requirements are making it very difficult for Missouri business owners. That’s why some entrepreneurs are challenging the state’s […]

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School Choice for Me, but Not for Thee: Part 5
01 Nov

School Choice for Me, but Not for Thee: Part 5

Posted by James V. Shuls School Choice

Americans are well aware of problems in urban public schools. We see news stories about violence in the hallways and […]

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What Is Direct Primary Care? This Fun Video Explains It
31 Oct

What Is Direct Primary Care? This Fun Video Explains It

Posted by Patrick Ishmael Free-Market Reform

A quick post and a short video about a topic we’ve talked a lot about. Direct primary care is one […]

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Show-Me Now! School Choice = More Control
31 Oct

Show-Me Now! School Choice = More Control

Posted by James V. Shuls School Choice

Are school boards actually effective at improving standards for students? Dr. James Shuls explains why a school choice system may […]

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Spring 2018 Internships
31 Oct

Spring 2018 Internships

Posted by Show-Me Institute Staff Uncategorized

The Show-Me Institute is pleased to offer internship opportunities for Spring 2018. Internships are open to current undergraduate and graduate […]

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Attendance Matters
30 Oct

Attendance Matters

Posted by Emily Stahly Accountability

Last week, a principal and a vice principal from the Riverview Gardens School District filed a lawsuit alleging that district […]

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Is Amazon Getting into the Pharmacy Business? Let’s Hope So
27 Oct

Is Amazon Getting into the Pharmacy Business? Let’s Hope So

Posted by Patrick Ishmael Free-Market Reform

Competition and supply are good things, and as we’ve said before, health care needs more of both. Innovations along those […]

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Crosby Kemper III and Patrick Tuohey Discuss KCI and Country Club Plaza on Ruckus
27 Oct

Crosby Kemper III and Patrick Tuohey Discuss KCI and Country Club Plaza on Ruckus

Posted by Patrick Tuohey Municipal Policy

The Show-Me Institute’s Chairman Crosby Kemper III and Director of Municipal Policy Patrick Tuohey appeared on KCPT’s Ruckus on Thursday, […]

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