Did you know that the United States could be powered only by nuclear waste for 100 years? After fuel rods […]
In this episode, James V. Shuls speaks with Michael Q. McShane, Director of National Research at EdChoice and Senior Fellow […]
CON-sanity
Much of Missouri is suffering from a healthcare shortage, and unfortunately, the state’s hospitals are helping keep it that way. […]
Exempting Childcare Facilities from Taxes Is a Bad Idea
A version of this commentary ran in various newspapers across the state, including the Springfield Business Journal. On August 6, along […]
While summer is actually my favorite time of the year, it’s also hard on my wallet. As air conditioning use […]
Proponents of raising the minimum wage like to try to take the moral high ground. “Workers deserve a living wage!” […]
Missourians may soon be voting on whether to increase the minimum wage from $12.30 to $15 by 2026. Before making […]
In this episode, Susan Pendergrass speaks with Patrick Tuohey, Senior Fellow at the Show-Me Institute, about the Missouri-Kansas border war […]
These past few months, I have been trying to learn Korean—and boy, is it difficult. I feel like I am […]
Data on teachers and staff show that the number of public school district employees hit an all-time high last year, […]
In this episode, Susan Pendergrass speaks with Daniel DiSalvo, a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a professor of […]
We all know that governments—especially the federal government—are wasteful, but it seems to be getting worse, not better. Do you […]
Homelessness is awful for everyone. Some homeless people suffer from substance abuse and mental illness and require significant care. But […]
The ability of the government to waste enormous amounts of money while accomplishing very little never ceases to amaze. I […]
In this episode, Susan Pendergrass speaks with James V. Shuls, Director of Research and Senior Fellow at the Show-Me Institute, […]
You may have witnessed the trend of dilapidated shopping centers, malls, and retail outlets that were once thriving centers of […]
Sacre Bleu! Sporting Events and Stadia Don’t Drive Economic Development
The Telegraph reminds us that big sports events usually fail to meet the promises made regarding their impact on economic […]
James V. Shuls speaks with Russell S. Sobel, Professor of Economics and Entrepreneurship at the Baker School of Business at […]
The ADVANCE Act recently powered through the U.S. Senate and is now on the president’s desk. This bill, which is […]
Recently, I published a paper with a former graduate student in the Journal of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies on […]
