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How Free Are We? Part 2
03 May

How Free Are We? Part 2

Posted by David Stokes Economy

On April 6, I wrote about the creeping state control of our lives in the name of safety.  I was […]

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More Competition for Doctors
02 May

More Competition for Doctors

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Economy, Free-Market Reform

A bill to allow rural patients to be treated by physician assistants awaits the governor’s signature: The bill allows physician […]

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Good Sense in Jefferson City
02 May

Good Sense in Jefferson City

Posted by David Stokes Taxes

Jefferson City officials have, at least in one, minor way, exhibited good economics, good tax policy and good common sense […]

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Disappointing Reporting in the Post
02 May

Disappointing Reporting in the Post

Posted by Timothy B. Lee Property Rights

I didn’t care for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch‘s article on eminent domain activist Jim Roos. I have to admit I […]

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Trains, market gains and monopolies…
01 May

Trains, market gains and monopolies…

Posted by David Stokes Transportation

Yesterday, my colleague, Sarah Brodsky, posted on the report on Missourinet about MoDOT’s desire to improve Amtrak’s performance in order […]

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Welcome Eric Dixon
01 May

Welcome Eric Dixon

Posted by Timothy B. Lee Uncategorized

I’m pleased to announce that the Show-Me Institute has a new editor. Eric Dixon joins us from Idaho, where he […]

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Will Amtrak Make a Comeback?
30 Apr

Will Amtrak Make a Comeback?

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Transportation

MoDot wants to make Amtrak more popular: Weiler says Missouri has about 175,000 Amtrak riders annually. He speculates that could […]

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State Invertebrate
29 Apr

State Invertebrate

Posted by Timothy B. Lee Economy

Here’s a funny excerpt from the legislative report of the Missouri Medical Association, the cartel professional association that believes expectant […]

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The Credit Hours of Local Comparative Politics, Just for You …
27 Apr

The Credit Hours of Local Comparative Politics, Just for You …

Posted by David Stokes Municipal Policy

O’Fallon, Mo., is considering expanding its city council in response to rapid population growth. If the 75,000 estimated population is […]

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Centene Questions Continue
27 Apr

Centene Questions Continue

Posted by David Stokes Property Rights

A regular reader e-mailed me with his thoughts on the recent decision against Centene and Clayton in the ongoing battle […]

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Choice for Riverview Gardens Students
26 Apr

Choice for Riverview Gardens Students

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

Students in the Riverview Gardens district may be able to transfer to other districts next fall: 192 teachers have received […]

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Really, It’s a Great Experience, I Swear
26 Apr

Really, It’s a Great Experience, I Swear

Posted by Steven Bernstetter Uncategorized

At the risk of sound horribly self-serving, Tim is right. The Show-Me Institute intern is no ordinary intern. Though I […]

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Logical Education Policy
25 Apr

Logical Education Policy

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

A Chesterfield resident is unhappy about a proposal to allow students to attend public schools outside of their district. This […]

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Centene Corp. Hears A Can’t
25 Apr

Centene Corp. Hears A Can’t

Posted by David Stokes Property Rights

Huge news in Clayton yesterday as an Appeals Court rejected Clayton’s, and Centene Corporation’s, bid to acquire three properties on […]

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Be a Show-Me Institute Intern!
25 Apr

Be a Show-Me Institute Intern!

Posted by Timothy B. Lee Uncategorized

We’ve just released the application for our fall internship program. If you’re a college student, I hope you’ll apply. If […]

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A Good Idea for KC
24 Apr

A Good Idea for KC

Posted by David Stokes Municipal Policy

Kansas City-area officials are considering building a new jail to serve to prison needs of the area, not just one […]

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Slap Happy Days Are Here Again…
24 Apr

Slap Happy Days Are Here Again…

Posted by David Stokes Taxes

It is every elected officials’ favorite question: What to do with a budget surplus?  The Post-Dispatch has a good article […]

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New Website
24 Apr

New Website

Posted by Timothy B. Lee Uncategorized

Regular visitors to our website might notice that it looks a little different today. That’s because we’ve upgraded to a […]

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Eye Exams for Everyone
23 Apr

Eye Exams for Everyone

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education, Free-Market Reform

The state of Missouri may soon require comprehensive eye exams for all students entering kindergarten or first grade: Parents without […]

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MOHELA Money II: Biotech Boogaloo
20 Apr

MOHELA Money II: Biotech Boogaloo

Posted by Steven Bernstetter Uncategorized

Looks like Gov. Blunt and friends will get their MOHELA money after all. At this juncture, pointing out just how […]

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