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16 Apr

Collecting the Earnings Tax on Remote Work is Illegal. ‘Nuff Said

Posted by David Stokes State and Local Government, Taxes

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has had two recent columns criticizing the Missouri House for passing legislation that would further clarify […]

15 Apr

Harsh Budgeting Truths

Posted by Elias Tsapelas Budget and Spending, State and Local Government

Just how broken is Missouri’s budget? Last week, Missouri’s House of Representatives finished work on its nearly $51 billion version […]

15 Apr

Watch: The Rise of the Four-day School Week in Missouri

Posted by Avery Frank Accountability, Education Finance, Performance, School Choice

The four-day school week (4DSW) has become increasingly popular in Missouri in recent years. As of fall 2023, 33 percent […]

11 Apr

Where Is That Populous Report on Kauffman Stadium?

Posted by Patrick Tuohey Corporate Welfare, Municipal Policy, Subsidies

On November 9, 2023, Kansas City public radio (KCUR) reported: According to a report released by Populous in 2022, a stadium design […]

11 Apr

April 30: Insider’s Hour with Show-Me Institute in Columbia, MO

Posted by Show-Me Institute Staff Budget and Spending, Economy, Health Care, State and Local Government

What’s happening as the session wraps up in Jefferson City? Missouri’s $50 billion budget, healthcare price transparency, and a proposed […]

10 Apr

Do Private Schools “Choose” Their Students?

Posted by James V. Shuls Education, School Choice

Opponents of school choice are great at coming up with witty one liners to make their point. A recurring example […]

05 Apr

Details of the Negotiations Between the Royals and Clay County

Posted by Patrick Tuohey Corporate Welfare, Subsidies

Given that Jackson County voters rejected the proposed 40-year 3/8 cent sales tax that would have funded a downtown baseball […]

04 Apr

“No” Vote Wins on the KC Stadium Tax, and a $50 Billion State Budget

Posted by David Stokes Corporate Welfare, Economy, Municipal Policy, Special Taxing Districts, State and Local Government, Subsidies, Tax Credits, Taxes

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Patrick Tuohey join Zach Lawhorn to discuss: – The KC stadium tax “No” vote victory […]

04 Apr

Creve Coeur Engages in Panic Subsidizing

Posted by David Stokes Corporate Welfare, Subsidies

When someone buys and wants to develop one of the most valuable parcels of land in one of the wealthiest […]

04 Apr

Sometimes, Sanity Wins

Posted by Patrick Tuohey Corporate Welfare, Subsidies

On April 2, Jackson County voters rejected a proposed 40-year 3/8 cent sales tax that would have funded a new […]

02 Apr

Our Thoughts on SB 727

Posted by Susan Pendergrass Education

The large 167-page education bill, Senate Bill (SB) 727, has been making quick progress through the state legislature and is […]

29 Mar

Next Gen Connection with Show-Me Institute

Posted by Show-Me Institute Staff Corporate Welfare, Economy, Education, State and Local Government

Join the Show-Me Institute for ‘Next Gen Connection: Facts and Fair Arguments from a Free Market Perspective’ on April 9th […]

29 Mar

Missouri Public Education in Four Graphs

Posted by Susan Pendergrass Accountability, Education

I had a professor in college who was very good at getting his points across by waving his hands in […]

29 Mar

The Upcoming Senior Property Tax Freeze Vote in Boone County

Posted by David Stokes Budget and Spending, Economy, State and Local Government, Taxes

A version of the following commentary appeared in The Columbia Missourian. Several years ago, my colleagues and I were debating […]

28 Mar

KC Stadium Tax: The Opportunity Cost

Posted by Patrick Tuohey Budget and Spending, Business Climate, Corporate Welfare, Economy, Municipal Policy, Special Taxing Districts, State and Local Government, Subsidies, Tax Credits

On April 2, 2024, Jackson County voters will be asked to approve a new 3/8 percent sales tax to support […]

28 Mar

Do Private School Choice Programs “Take Money Away” from Public Schools?

Posted by James V. Shuls Education, School Choice

In a recent post, I argued that the claim that school choice was “welfare for the rich” was a red […]

28 Mar

We Have Met the Neighboring 911 System, and They Could Be Ours, Too (via a Merger)

Posted by David Stokes Municipal Policy, State and Local Government

Voters in Perry County will decide next week on whether or not to merge the county’s 911 emergency system with […]

28 Mar

KC Stadium Tax Debate with Patrick Tuohey, Sly James and Jim Rowland

Posted by Patrick Tuohey Budget and Spending, Business Climate, Corporate Welfare, Economy, Labor, Municipal Policy, Special Taxing Districts, State and Local Government, Subsidies, Tax Credits, Taxes

On March 27, Sports Radio 810 WHB in Kansas City hosted a roundtable with Senior Fellow at the Show-Me Institute […]

27 Mar

How Will the Four-day School Week Progress in Light of SB 727?

Posted by Avery Frank Education

The enormous 167-page education bill, Senate Bill (SB) 727, recently passed out of the Missouri Senate and is heading to […]

26 Mar

Fact Checking That Stadium Tax Event

Posted by Patrick Tuohey Corporate Welfare, Subsidies

Proponents of the new stadium tax in Jackson County, which the Royals would use to build a new downtown stadium […]