Neighboring St. Louis and St. Charles Counties are taking different approaches in handling federal coronavirus relief funds, with potential consequences […]
Medicaid is breaking Missouri’s budget, and expanding the program would only make things worse. Every additional dollar Missouri spends on […]
This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its ruling in the case of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue. […]
Not long ago, I was having a civil conversation with a colleague with whom I regularly disagree. (I know, this […]
Thanks to COVID-19, Missouri policymakers still have legislative work to do before the year is out. From protecting patients to […]
Dear Mr. President: No More State and Local Bailouts
The Show-Me Institute isn’t typically one to join “coalitions” or issue open letters to officials, but the public debate on […]
There Oughta Be A Law: If Walmart is Essential, Small Retailers Are Too
As the coronavirus pandemic accelerated this spring, governments across the country clamped down dramatically on businesses and associations of all […]
The past spring, much of Missouri turned into an education desert of homework packets, learning “opportunities,” and optional enrichment suggestions […]
Last fall, there was much rejoicing about the effort by Missouri Governor Mike Parson and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly to […]
The cancelation of a wind farm project in Barry County highlights the tradeoffs involved in green energy. The power producer […]
Attention Parents
Currently, Section 161.670 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (part of a course access law passed in 2018) requires that parents of […]
Recent polling has found that parents are considering different options for their children for this coming school year. Due to […]
Missouri Doesn’t Rely on Property Taxes as Much as Other States. Is That a Problem?
According to Tax Foundation data, Missouri doesn’t rely on property taxes for revenue as heavily as other states do. Our […]
Last week, Governor Parson extended some of the regulatory waivers put in place by previous executive orders. Instead of expiring […]
A policy meant to encourage more rooftop solar power generation could be costing all ratepayers and subsidizing the affluent. The […]
As recently as last month, it appeared that those working from home outside the city limits of St. Louis and […]
On the latest Show-Me Institute Podcast, Dr. Susan Pendergrass is joined by Dr. Howard Wall. Dr. Wall directs the Hammond […]
Michael Moore’s “Planet of the Humans” documentary has ruffled the feathers of environmental activists for over a month now. As […]
How much space should Missouri dedicate to energy production? A study released earlier this year from the Brookings Institute drew […]
Walking across the stage, shaking the principal’s hand and receiving a high school diploma is a dream for many students […]
