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Judge in Florida Overturns Federal Health Care Law
01 Feb

Judge in Florida Overturns Federal Health Care Law

Posted by Christine Harbin Courts, Economy, Free-Market Reform

The judge in the multstate lawsuit struck down the individual mandate component of the federal health care regulation. Twenty-six states […]

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Government Grants Waivers to the Favored
01 Feb

Government Grants Waivers to the Favored

Posted by Christine Harbin Free-Market Reform, Regulation

I highlighted previously how the federal government is arbitrarily exempting favored groups from the health care regulation. To date, the […]

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‘The Cartel’ School Choice Panel Discussion
01 Feb

‘The Cartel’ School Choice Panel Discussion

Posted by Administrator School Choice

Some 70 people witnessed a strong argument for school choice at a screening of The Cartel on Jan. 27 at […]

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New Report: Tax Incentives Fail to Produce Results in Saint Louis
01 Feb

New Report: Tax Incentives Fail to Produce Results in Saint Louis

Posted by Christine Harbin Business Climate, Subsidies

The East-West Gateway Council of Governments released a report that largely confirms what the Show-Me Institute has been saying all […]

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Real School Choice Options Would Help to Narrow Educational Achievement Gap
01 Feb

Real School Choice Options Would Help to Narrow Educational Achievement Gap

Posted by John Payne School Choice

This week, organizations across the country are holding events to celebrate National School Choice Week, so it’s worth taking a […]

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Which Is Government Protecting: Consumers From Food Poisoning, or Existing Businesses From Competition?
31 Jan

Which Is Government Protecting: Consumers From Food Poisoning, or Existing Businesses From Competition?

Posted by Christine Harbin Economy, Municipal Policy, Regulation

Apparently, Saint Louis isn’t alone in its issues with food trucks. The Institute for Justice launched a lawsuit challenging a […]

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New Hotel Tax a Bad Idea for Jefferson City
31 Jan

New Hotel Tax a Bad Idea for Jefferson City

Posted by David Stokes Taxes

On Feb. 8, the citizens of Jefferson City will vote on a proposal to increase the city’s hotel tax. If […]

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I Should Have Just Kept Quiet About This
28 Jan

I Should Have Just Kept Quiet About This

Posted by David Stokes Economy, Taxes

This post on competing sales tax rates at sandwich shops in the Central West End has not had the results […]

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“We Ran From It the First Time We Saw It”
28 Jan

“We Ran From It the First Time We Saw It”

Posted by Audrey Spalding Municipal Policy, Taxes, Transparency

The above is a direct quote from a potential investor about a stalled development project in northern Boone County. The […]

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Stop Trying to Pick Winners and Losers in the Economy, Mr. President
28 Jan

Stop Trying to Pick Winners and Losers in the Economy, Mr. President

Posted by Andrew B. Wilson Subsidies

The recurring theme in President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address was “winning the future.” It’s a good theme […]

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A State of Arrogance
28 Jan

A State of Arrogance

Posted by John Payne Business Climate, Regulation

Rather than watch the State of the Union address on television, I opted to read President Barack Obama’s remarks, which […]

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“Don’t Let Illinois Balance Its Budget on the Back of Your Business. Choose New Jersey – We Mean Business”
27 Jan

“Don’t Let Illinois Balance Its Budget on the Back of Your Business. Choose New Jersey – We Mean Business”

Posted by Christine Harbin Taxes, Transparency

Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey launched an ad campaign intended to lure businesses from Illinois to New Jersey. He’s […]

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Government: Getting in the Way of You and Your Lunch
27 Jan

Government: Getting in the Way of You and Your Lunch

Posted by Christine Harbin Economy, Municipal Policy, Regulation

On Monday, the city and county government in Edwardsville, Ill., banned the Pi Truck from selling pizza in the city. […]

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Missouri’s Attorney General Is Still Not Yet On Board Florida Lawsuit
27 Jan

Missouri’s Attorney General Is Still Not Yet On Board Florida Lawsuit

Posted by Christine Harbin Courts, Free-Market Reform

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has not yet signed onto the multistate lawsuit challenging the federal health care law. At least […]

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Consumers Prefer Higher Economic Growth
26 Jan

Consumers Prefer Higher Economic Growth

Posted by Joseph Haslag Taxes

Recently, I coauthored an essay with Grant Casteel that was published by the Show-Me Institute. In that paper, we specified […]

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The Case for School Choice
26 Jan

The Case for School Choice

Posted by John Payne School Choice

In a conversation with Reason.TV, Professor Jay Greene of the University of Arkansas makes the short case for school choice […]

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Flip Flopping on Film Tax Credits
25 Jan

Flip Flopping on Film Tax Credits

Posted by Christine Harbin Taxes, Transparency

Gov. Jay Nixon recently approved $1 million in tax credits for a film to be made in Saint Louis. Yes, […]

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Best Proposal of the Legislative Session So Far
24 Jan

Best Proposal of the Legislative Session So Far

Posted by David Stokes Economy, Transportation

Missouri has a ludicrous system of licensing movers. I am ashamed to admit I have not done more reporting on […]

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Alarming Increase in Monetary Base May Lead to Long-Term Inflation
21 Jan

Alarming Increase in Monetary Base May Lead to Long-Term Inflation

Posted by Joseph Haslag Taxes

Joseph Haslag, economics professor at the University of Missouri–Columbia and executive vice president of the Show-Me Institute, explains in this […]

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Stimulus Package Is an Income Redistribution Scheme, Not an Income Expansion Scheme
21 Jan

Stimulus Package Is an Income Redistribution Scheme, Not an Income Expansion Scheme

Posted by Joseph Haslag Subsidies

Joseph Haslag, economics professor at the University of Missouri–Columbia and executive vice president of the Show-Me Institute, explains in for […]

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