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Penny Wise and Pound Foolish?
26 Apr

Penny Wise and Pound Foolish?

Posted by Rik W. Hafer Transportation

The Missouri House voted earlier this month to reject, by an overwhelming majority (51-103), the latest proposal to raise the […]

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HB 130 a Win for Transportation and Economic Freedoms
25 Apr

HB 130 a Win for Transportation and Economic Freedoms

Posted by Graham Renz Transportation

Yesterday, Governor Eric Greitens signed HB 130 into law. HB 130, colloquially known as the ‘Uber Bill’, creates statewide regulations […]

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Brace Yourselves: Another Single Terminal Sales Pitch Is Coming
25 Apr

Brace Yourselves: Another Single Terminal Sales Pitch Is Coming

Posted by Patrick Tuohey Municipal Policy

Kansas Citians have been hearing about the supposed need for a new airport terminal for four years or more. We’ve […]

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Private School Choice Provides More Options Close to Home
24 Apr

Private School Choice Provides More Options Close to Home

Posted by James V. Shuls School Choice

“School choice may work in Saint Louis and Kansas City, but it won’t impact most students in the rest of […]

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Nebraska Pressing Hard for Historic Income Tax Relief
21 Apr

Nebraska Pressing Hard for Historic Income Tax Relief

Posted by Patrick Ishmael Taxes

This week Nebaraska legislators rolled out a significant tax reform package that should get the attention of development-minded Missouri legislators—a […]

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Trinity Lutheran Has Its Day in Court
20 Apr

Trinity Lutheran Has Its Day in Court

Posted by Michael Q. McShane School Choice

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trinity Lutheran v. Comer yesterday. We’ve covered this case extensively, and even […]

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How Much Can Saint Louis Taxpayers Take?
20 Apr

How Much Can Saint Louis Taxpayers Take?

Posted by Graham Renz Municipal Policy

Saint Louis is beating out cities like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco in one very important respect. No, […]

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Great Schools are Great News
19 Apr

Great Schools are Great News

Posted by Michael Q. McShane School Choice

Kristen Taketa of the Post-Dispatch published a great story earlier this week about Mason Elementary in Clifton Heights. Mason is […]

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Will the Supreme Court Strike Down the Blaine Amendment?
18 Apr

Will the Supreme Court Strike Down the Blaine Amendment?

Posted by Michael Q. McShane Accountability

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on Wednesday in Trinity Lutheran v. Comer. The case involves Trinity Lutheran’s application to […]

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Economic Development Policies Still Failing
18 Apr

Economic Development Policies Still Failing

Posted by Patrick Tuohey Corporate Welfare, Subsidies

Steve Rose may not care what the research tells us, but the research is mounting. Studies by UNC-Chapel Hill, the […]

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A Role Model for Education Savings Accounts in Missouri
18 Apr

A Role Model for Education Savings Accounts in Missouri

Posted by Emily Stahly School Choice

Advocates of an education savings account (ESA) program in the Show-Me State can look westward for both inspiration and a […]

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U.S. Supreme Court to Weigh In on Playground Dispute
17 Apr

U.S. Supreme Court to Weigh In on Playground Dispute

Posted by Michael Q. McShane Education

Trinity Lutheran v. Comer is a court case with humble origins. It started with officials at Trinity Lutheran School in […]

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Attacking Charter Schools with “Alternative Facts”
17 Apr

Attacking Charter Schools with “Alternative Facts”

Posted by James V. Shuls School Choice

In a recent letter to the editor of the Joplin Globe, Caroline Tubbs, a public high school teacher, makes a […]

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The Supreme Court Can Put a Nail in the Anti-Catholic Coffin
17 Apr

The Supreme Court Can Put a Nail in the Anti-Catholic Coffin

Posted by Michael Q. McShane School Choice

This week, the United States Supreme Court will hear a case out of our own backyard that wrestles with a […]

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Mike Ferguson Explains The Problems with Special Taxing Districts on The Allman Report
13 Apr

Mike Ferguson Explains The Problems with Special Taxing Districts on The Allman Report

Posted by Mike Ferguson Transparency

Show-Me Opportunity’s Mike Ferguson appeared on ABC 30’s The Allman Report on Wednesday, April 12, to discuss a report on transportation development districts […]

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Despite Subsidies, Joplin Rebuilt Itself
11 Apr

Despite Subsidies, Joplin Rebuilt Itself

Posted by Patrick Tuohey Corporate Welfare, Subsidies

On May 22, 2011, a tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri killing 166 people and damaging or destroying 7,500 structures. In […]

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Auditor’s Report Sheds Light on Special Taxing Districts
11 Apr

Auditor’s Report Sheds Light on Special Taxing Districts

Posted by Graham Renz Transparency

The truth is out: low-profile micro-governments have been receiving billions of public dollars under the taxpayers’ radar for decades. The […]

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Patrick Tuohey Discusses the Results of Tuesday’s Elections
07 Apr

Patrick Tuohey Discusses the Results of Tuesday’s Elections

Posted by Patrick Tuohey Budget and Spending

On Thursday, April 6 , the Show-Me Institute’s Patrick Tuohey appeared on KCPT’s Ruckus to discuss Tuesday’s election results and […]

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Congratulations, Neil Gorsuch
06 Apr

Congratulations, Neil Gorsuch

Posted by Patrick Ishmael Courts

Earlier today the U.S. Senate confirmed the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch. Gorsuch’s impeccable credentials and sterling jurisprudence […]

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Charter Schools: A Mother’s Plea for Her Son
05 Apr

Charter Schools: A Mother’s Plea for Her Son

Posted by Michael Q. McShane School Choice

Carmen Ward’s son, Paul, has Asperger’s Syndrome. The Saint Louis public school system was unable to meet Paul’s needs and […]

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