All drivers are familiar with Missouri’s state fuel tax, which raises money for road maintenance. But what many Missourians don’t […]
Join us on Thursday, March 18 for a special virtual event with Lee Habeeb. Lee Habeeb is CEO and founder […]
We’re Already Seeing the Effects of Delivery Fee Regulation
Months ago, I wrote about the new St. Louis City cap on delivery fees that food delivery services can charge […]
On this episode of the podcast, Howard Wall joins Susan Pendergrass. Dr. Wall directs the Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise […]
I don’t know what the City of Chesterfield is thinking by rejecting the recent community improvement district (CID) proposal for […]
In his recent State of the State address, the governor mentioned the need to keep Missouri’s roads in good shape. […]
Town Hall – Make it Permanent: COVID-responsive Reforms After the Pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Missouri took important steps in 2020 to increase the supply of health care across […]
There are several occupational licensing bills being considered in the legislature right now. In general, occupational licensing is red tape […]
Kansas City and St. Louis City ranked poorly in Truth in Accounting’s Financial State of the Cities 2021 report, meaning […]
Sleepless in Sedalia – Or Further Discussion of Online Sales Tax Issues
Online sales taxes are one of those things where the more you study it the more questions you have. It’s […]
SMI Podcast: School Choice Week Update with Dr. James Shuls
In this episode, Dr. Susan Pendergrass and Dr. James Shuls celebrate National School Choice Week and provide an update on […]
With the Missouri Legislature back in session, important proposals are already on the move in both chambers. Educational choice appears […]
2020 was a big year for Missouri’s low-income housing tax credit program (LIHTC). In September, the governor and Missouri Housing […]
New Summary of Minimum Wage Research Shows Negative Effects
A nationwide $15 minimum wage appears to be under discussion in Washington. While they are mulling it over, policymakers might […]
2020 Missouri Tax Landscape
Ever wonder how many different taxes you pay in Missouri? Or how much tax revenue your city collects? Check out […]
Most of us know that when you shop, the price on the tag is not the price you pay at […]
The City of Lake Ozark is looking for more funding for road improvements. A local fuel tax could be the […]
SMI Podcast: Trust and the American Economy – Dr. David Rose
In this episode, Susan Pendegrass is joined by Michael Podgursky and David Rose. Michael Podgursky is a professor of economics […]
It is disappointing to read that Lake Ozark leaders want to address legitimate road issues along the heavily used Bagnell […]
New Poll Shows Missouri’s Educational System in Crisis
Download the infographic here Additional Findings Missouri students are being left behind academically. A poll released today by the Show-Me […]
