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The Latest GDP Report: What Does It Mean for 2023?
30 Jan

The Latest GDP Report: What Does It Mean for 2023?

Posted by Aaron Hedlund Economy

While Washington, D.C., is seized by speculation surrounding debt ceiling showdowns and the specter of government default, other recent news—namely, […]

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Federal Lawmakers to Consider (Longshot) Income Tax Repeal Bill
30 Jan

Federal Lawmakers to Consider (Longshot) Income Tax Repeal Bill

Posted by Patrick Ishmael Economy, Taxes

It’s tax season—that magical time of the year when we revisit our past year of income and find out whether […]

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Education, Health Care, and $1,000 in Bitcoin
27 Jan

Education, Health Care, and $1,000 in Bitcoin

Posted by Elias Tsapelas Education, Health Care, State and Local Government

David Stokes, Elias Tsapelas, and Patrick Ishmael join Zach Lawhorn to discuss which bills are moving in Jefferson City, a […]

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Router
27 Jan

The Right Way to Expand Broadband

Posted by David Stokes Municipal Policy, Privatization, State and Local Government

In his state of the state address, Governor Parson touted broadband expansion in Missouri and proposed spending significantly more money […]

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Student taking a test
26 Jan

The Results Are in—We Got a C-

Posted by Susan Pendergrass Education, School Choice

The Center for Education Reform’s (CER) Parent Power! Index was just released and Missouri actually improved from a D on […]

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Kansas City skyline
25 Jan

On Lying, Kansas City Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

Posted by Patrick Ishmael Municipal Policy, State and Local Government, Transparency

When I was at Saint Louis University’s School of Law back in 2006, I vividly remember finding out that SLU […]

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How to Start a Microschool with Don Soifer
25 Jan

How to Start a Microschool with Don Soifer

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

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Don Soifer. Don Soifer is Chief Executive Officer of the National Microschooling Center, America’s comprehensive resource […]

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Empowering Parents of Every Background with Krissia Campos Spivey
24 Jan

Empowering Parents of Every Background with Krissia Campos Spivey

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

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Krissia Campos Spivey. Krissia Campos Spivey is a rising national leader in ensuring equality of educational […]

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National School Choice Week with Shelby Doyle
22 Jan

National School Choice Week with Shelby Doyle

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

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Shelby Doyle about National School Choice Week 2023. As vice president of public awareness at National […]

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Inflation and the Dangers of False Narratives
20 Jan

Inflation and the Dangers of False Narratives

Posted by Aaron Hedlund Business Climate, Economy

With the release of inflation data over the past two weeks—consumer inflation (CPI) late last week and producer inflation (PPI) […]

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State of the State, School Spending and the STL Earnings Tax
20 Jan

State of the State, School Spending and the STL Earnings Tax

Posted by Susan Pendergrass Accountability, Budget and Spending, Business Climate, Courts, Economy, Education, Education Finance, Performance, School Choice, State and Local Government, Taxes

Susan Pendergrass, David Stokes and Elias Tsapelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss the newly added spending data at MoSchoolRankings.org, takeaways […]

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Now What? The Debt Ceiling Crisis with Brian Riedl
19 Jan

Now What? The Debt Ceiling Crisis with Brian Riedl

Posted by Susan Pendergrass Budget and Spending, Business Climate, Economy, Taxes

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Brian Riedl about the U.S. hitting the debt ceiling and what happens next. Brian Riedl is […]

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Missouri state capitol
19 Jan

Missouri’s State of the Bloating State

Posted by Patrick Ishmael State and Local Government

Earlier this month, I expressed my general optimism that Missouri’s 2023 legislative session would be a good one, focused on […]

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School building
18 Jan

The High-quality Interdistrict Choice Act

Posted by Maria Rivero Education, School Choice

On December 1st, Representative Brad Pollitt pre-filed a bill that would expand educational opportunities in the state of Missouri. This […]

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Classroom
17 Jan

Follow the Money

Posted by Susan Pendergrass Accountability, Education, Education Finance

Believe it or not, the average amount spent per student in Missouri last year was over $13,000. Do you ever […]

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Missouri State Capitol
13 Jan

Falling Behind on Telemedicine

Posted by Elias Tsapelas Free-Market Reform, Health Care

Not long ago, Missouri was a national leader in telemedicine. Governor Parson was among the first to waive unnecessary restrictions […]

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What Does Missouri’s Teacher Shortage Really Look Like
13 Jan

What Does Missouri’s Teacher Shortage Really Look Like

Posted by James V. Shuls Education, Education Finance

A version of this commentary was published in the Columbia Daily Tribune. Over the past few years, Missourians have gotten […]

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Raising the Student/Teacher Ratio Would Increase Teacher Salaries
12 Jan

Raising the Student/Teacher Ratio Would Increase Teacher Salaries

Posted by James V. Shuls Education, Education Finance

In policy, as in our daily lives, our decisions have trade-offs. I can buy a new car and make payments […]

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Teacher Pay, Child Care Costs, and Unemployment Insurance
12 Jan

Teacher Pay, Child Care Costs, and Unemployment Insurance

Posted by Aaron Hedlund Accountability, Budget and Spending, Economy, Education, Education Finance, Labor, Municipal Policy, Property Rights, School Choice, State and Local Government, Taxes, Welfare, Workforce

James Shuls, Aaron Hedlund and David Stokes join Zach Lawhorn to discuss teacher pay in Missouri, the case for and […]

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Release: Show-Me Institute Names Two New Directors
12 Jan

Release: Show-Me Institute Names Two New Directors

Posted by Zach Lawhorn Uncategorized

Show-Me Institute Names Two New Directors Dr. James V. Shuls will serve as Director of Research and a Senior Fellow […]

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