The judge in the multstate lawsuit struck down the individual mandate component of the federal health care regulation. Twenty-six states […]
I highlighted previously how the federal government is arbitrarily exempting favored groups from the health care regulation. To date, the […]
Some 70 people witnessed a strong argument for school choice at a screening of The Cartel on Jan. 27 at […]
New Report: Tax Incentives Fail to Produce Results in Saint Louis
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments released a report that largely confirms what the Show-Me Institute has been saying all […]
Real School Choice Options Would Help to Narrow Educational Achievement Gap
This week, organizations across the country are holding events to celebrate National School Choice Week, so it’s worth taking a […]
Which Is Government Protecting: Consumers From Food Poisoning, or Existing Businesses From Competition?
Apparently, Saint Louis isn’t alone in its issues with food trucks. The Institute for Justice launched a lawsuit challenging a […]
On Feb. 8, the citizens of Jefferson City will vote on a proposal to increase the city’s hotel tax. If […]
This post on competing sales tax rates at sandwich shops in the Central West End has not had the results […]
“We Ran From It the First Time We Saw It”
The above is a direct quote from a potential investor about a stalled development project in northern Boone County. The […]
Stop Trying to Pick Winners and Losers in the Economy, Mr. President
The recurring theme in President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address was “winning the future.” It’s a good theme […]
A State of Arrogance
Rather than watch the State of the Union address on television, I opted to read President Barack Obama’s remarks, which […]
“Don’t Let Illinois Balance Its Budget on the Back of Your Business. Choose New Jersey – We Mean Business”
Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey launched an ad campaign intended to lure businesses from Illinois to New Jersey. He’s […]
Government: Getting in the Way of You and Your Lunch
On Monday, the city and county government in Edwardsville, Ill., banned the Pi Truck from selling pizza in the city. […]
Missouri’s Attorney General Is Still Not Yet On Board Florida Lawsuit
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has not yet signed onto the multistate lawsuit challenging the federal health care law. At least […]
Recently, I coauthored an essay with Grant Casteel that was published by the Show-Me Institute. In that paper, we specified […]
In a conversation with Reason.TV, Professor Jay Greene of the University of Arkansas makes the short case for school choice […]
Gov. Jay Nixon recently approved $1 million in tax credits for a film to be made in Saint Louis. Yes, […]
Missouri has a ludicrous system of licensing movers. I am ashamed to admit I have not done more reporting on […]
Joseph Haslag, economics professor at the University of Missouri–Columbia and executive vice president of the Show-Me Institute, explains in this […]
Stimulus Package Is an Income Redistribution Scheme, Not an Income Expansion Scheme
Joseph Haslag, economics professor at the University of Missouri–Columbia and executive vice president of the Show-Me Institute, explains in for […]
