The average size of American homes has increased dramatically in the post-war period. (And by post-war, I mean post-World War […]
Can you think of a time when you had a view or a position on something that you were sure […]
The adjoining St. Louis County municipalities of Normandy and Glen Echo Park are considering merging. Learn more here.
The End of the Session Episode
Susan Pendergrass, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the end of 2023 Missouri legislative session. Listen […]
On May 9, 2023, Jay Nordlinger delivered a talk titled “Adventures in Journalism” at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. […]
What does applying for employment have to do with federal mortgage policy? Usually, the two have nothing in common. Nor […]
Right Idea, Wrong Approach
Each legislative session, there are more than 1,000 bills filed, and inevitably, many of them contain bad ideas. This year, […]
Two Birds, One Stone: Could an Income Tax Cut Help Missouri Reverse Two Declines?
The American Legislative Exchange’s (ALEC) newest Rich States, Poor States report indicates that Missouri is currently facing an economic decline. […]
Susan Pendergrass speaks with former superintendent John C. Carver. John writes about education policy at growthringsjcc.blogspot.com Listen on Apple Podcasts […]
On April 26, 2023, the Show-Me Institute, in partnership with EdChoice and Show-Me Opportunity, hosted a virtual event featuring EdChoice’s […]
Initiative Petition Reform Clears Senate Hurdle. Great! Now Stop Wasting Time
In a move that may open the spigot on legislation in both chambers, on Thursday the Missouri Senate finally passed […]
A Better Way to Pay?
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the state’s new gas tax refund program and how its first year was […]
Like Nero fiddling while Rome was burning, our state lawmakers are focusing on entertainment at the most inopportune time. With […]
James Shuls, Elias Tsapelas, and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the latest on the Missouri budget process, get […]
Prudent Pundit Ponders Independence Power Privatization Proposal
The Kansas City suburb of Independence—although it is weird to call the fifth-largest city in Missouri a ”suburb”—is considering privatizing […]
On April 19, 2023 the Show-Me Institute hosted Jason L. Riley, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and columnist for […]
Optimism and Concern on the Future of Parents’ Bill of Rights Legislation
For those unfamiliar with it, a “Parents’ Bill of Rights” is a law that helps to ensure parents have transparent […]
Jay Nordlinger: Live in St. Louis and Kansas City on May 9 and May 10
St. Louis Event Cost: Free When: Tuesday, May 9 Reception: 5:30 pm Program: 6:00 pm Where: Lindenwood University (Harmon Hall Auditorium) 209 […]
A version of this commentary appeared in the Columbia Daily Tribune. How do you feel about book-banning? This question was recently […]
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Daniel DiSalvo about his new report Big City Pensions and the Urban Doom Loop. Daniel DiSalvo […]
