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Housing construction
18 May

“Mr. Mayor, Tear Down This House!”

Posted by David Stokes Economy, Municipal Policy, Property Rights, Regulation

The average size of American homes has increased dramatically in the post-war period. (And by post-war, I mean post-World War […]

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Teacher with students
17 May

Yes, Even Teachers Like School Choice

Posted by James V. Shuls Education, School Choice

Can you think of a time when you had a view or a position on something that you were sure […]

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A St. Louis County Merger?
16 May

A St. Louis County Merger?

Posted by David Stokes Budget and Spending, Municipal Policy, Property Rights, State and Local Government

The adjoining St. Louis County municipalities of Normandy and Glen Echo Park are considering merging. Learn more here.

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Podcast logo
16 May

The End of the Session Episode

Posted by Susan Pendergrass Accountability, Budget and Spending, Business Climate, Corporate Welfare, Economy, Education, Education Finance, Health Care, Labor, Medicaid, Municipal Policy, Performance, Privatization, School Choice, State and Local Government, Subsidies, Tax Credits, Taxes, Transparency, Transportation

Susan Pendergrass, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the end of 2023 Missouri legislative session. Listen […]

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Watch or Listen: Jay Nordlinger – Adventures in Journalism
12 May

Watch or Listen: Jay Nordlinger – Adventures in Journalism

Posted by Zach Lawhorn Uncategorized

On May 9, 2023, Jay Nordlinger delivered a talk titled “Adventures in Journalism” at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. […]

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Mortgage signing
09 May

Mortgages, Job Applications, and Equity

Posted by James V. Shuls Education

What does applying for employment have to do with federal mortgage policy? Usually, the two have nothing in common. Nor […]

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Right Idea, Wrong Approach
03 May

Right Idea, Wrong Approach

Posted by Elias Tsapelas Economy, Welfare

Each legislative session, there are more than 1,000 bills filed, and inevitably, many of them contain bad ideas. This year, […]

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Two dead birds killed by a stone
02 May

Two Birds, One Stone: Could an Income Tax Cut Help Missouri Reverse Two Declines?

Posted by Maria Rivero Business Climate, Economy, Taxes

The American Legislative Exchange’s (ALEC) newest Rich States, Poor States report indicates that Missouri is currently facing an economic decline. […]

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A Superintendent’s View with John C. Carver
01 May

A Superintendent’s View with John C. Carver

Posted by Susan Pendergrass Accountability, Education, Education Finance, Performance, School Choice

Susan Pendergrass speaks with former superintendent John C. Carver. John writes about education policy at growthringsjcc.blogspot.com Listen on Apple Podcasts  […]

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K-12 without Borders: School Choice in Missouri
28 Apr

K-12 without Borders: School Choice in Missouri

Posted by Susan Pendergrass Accountability, Education, Education Finance, Performance, School Choice

On April 26, 2023, the Show-Me Institute, in partnership with EdChoice and Show-Me Opportunity, hosted a virtual event featuring EdChoice’s […]

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Initiative Petition Reform Clears Senate Hurdle. Great! Now Stop Wasting Time
28 Apr

Initiative Petition Reform Clears Senate Hurdle. Great! Now Stop Wasting Time

Posted by Patrick Ishmael State and Local Government

In a move that may open the spigot on legislation in both chambers, on Thursday the Missouri Senate finally passed […]

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26 Apr

A Better Way to Pay?

Posted by Elias Tsapelas Economy, State and Local Government, Taxes, Transportation

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the state’s new gas tax refund program and how its first year was […]

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25 Apr

Not the Time for Entertainment

Posted by Elias Tsapelas Corporate Welfare, Tax Credits

Like Nero fiddling while Rome was burning, our state lawmakers are focusing on entertainment at the most inopportune time. With […]

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Widening I-70, Education Bills, and How Much is Your House Worth
25 Apr

Widening I-70, Education Bills, and How Much is Your House Worth

Posted by Elias Tsapelas Accountability, Budget and Spending, Corporate Welfare, Economy, Education, Education Finance, Municipal Policy, Performance, Privatization, School Choice, Special Taxing Districts, State and Local Government, Subsidies, Tax Credits, Taxes, Transparency, Transportation

James Shuls, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the latest on the Missouri budget process, get […]

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Electric lines
24 Apr

Prudent Pundit Ponders Independence Power Privatization Proposal

Posted by David Stokes Economy, Privatization

The Kansas City suburb of Independence—although it is weird to call the fifth-largest city in Missouri a ”suburb”—is considering privatizing […]

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WATCH: Jason L. Riley on the Life of Thomas Sowell
21 Apr

WATCH: Jason L. Riley on the Life of Thomas Sowell

Posted by Zach Lawhorn Economy

On April 19, 2023 the Show-Me Institute hosted Jason L. Riley, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and columnist for […]

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21 Apr

Optimism and Concern on the Future of Parents’ Bill of Rights Legislation

Posted by Patrick Ishmael Accountability, Education

For those unfamiliar with it, a “Parents’ Bill of Rights” is a law that helps to ensure parents have transparent […]

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Jay Nordlinger: Live in St. Louis and Kansas City on May 9 and May 10
21 Apr

Jay Nordlinger: Live in St. Louis and Kansas City on May 9 and May 10

Posted by Posted Uncategorized

St. Louis Event Cost: Free When: Tuesday, May 9 Reception: 5:30 pm Program: 6:00 pm Where: Lindenwood University (Harmon Hall Auditorium) 209 […]

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Banning Books? Everyone Is a Censor
20 Apr

Banning Books? Everyone Is a Censor

Posted by James V. Shuls Education

A version of this commentary appeared in the Columbia Daily Tribune. How do you feel about book-banning? This question was recently […]

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The Urban Doom Loop with Daniel DiSalvo
18 Apr

The Urban Doom Loop with Daniel DiSalvo

Posted by Zach Lawhorn Budget and Spending, Economy, Government Unions, Labor, Public Pensions, State and Local Government, Taxes

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Daniel DiSalvo about his new report Big City Pensions and the Urban Doom Loop. Daniel DiSalvo […]

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