Missouri schools are failing to teach the core subjects of reading and math, and the most recent test scores show that students […]

Please join the Show-Me Institute for a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, December 8 at 2 p.m. The presentation will […]

Joins us on Wednesday, January 26 from noon to 1:00 pm central time, for a virtual summit on increasing accountability […]

You are invited to join the Show-Me Institute and the Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise for an expert panel discussion […]

Due to the potential for inclement weather in Columbia, the Election Security Panel scheduled for this Thursday, February 17 at […]

Have you ever wondered: Do the narratives continually pushed by defenders of the status quo in education actually hold up? […]

Join us on March 17 for a virtual event with Senator Jim Talent and Heritage Foundation’s James Jay Carafano as […]

On Tuesday, May 24, Senator Andrew Koenig and Representative Donna Baringer will join us to discuss the 2022 legislative session. […]

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Join us at noon on Monday, November 7 in Columbia, Missouri for a discussion on the state of the U.S. […]

Join us for a special NEXT GEN presentation by Tony Woodlief, Executive Vice President at the State Policy Network, on […]

Reception at 5:30 pm Program at 6:00 pm You are invited to join the Show-Me Institute for an expert panel […]

Join us on March 21 at 11:00 am central time, for a virtual event with Senator Jim Talent and Heritage Foundation’s James […]

Join us on Wednesday, April 26, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT as EdChoice’s Marty Lueken, Director of Fiscal […]

When: Tuesday, May 9 Reception 5:30 pm Program: 6:00 pm Where: Lindenwood University (Harmon Hall Auditorium) 209 South Kingshighway Street, […]

When: Wednesday, May 10 Reception: 5:30pm Program: 6:00 pm Where: Kansas City Central Library Register Here for This Free Event […]

Join Dr. Aaron Hedlund, Chief Economist at the Show-Me Institute, in Joplin, Missouri for an engaging presentation on the state […]

Join Dr. Aaron Hedlund, Chief Economist at the Show-Me Institute, in Springfield, Missouri for an engaging presentation on the state […]

Join the Show-Me Institute on Thursday, November 30, at 11:00 AM Central Time for a virtual townhall that delves into […]

Join the Show-Me Institute for a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, December 6 at 11:00 a.m. The presentation will outline […]

Register Here The four-day school week has become increasingly popular in Missouri in recent years. As of fall 2023, approximately […]

Join us in Kansas City! Show-Me Institute Senior Fellow Patrick Tuohey joins Nick Haines from Kansas City PBS at a […]

What's happening in Jefferson City? Get the scoop on the expanding Missouri budget, transparency in healthcare pricing, and free-market policies […]

Join the Show-Me Institute for 'Next Gen Connection: Facts and Fair Arguments from a Free Market Perspective' on April 9th […]

Two years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine – and the fighting continues. The bitter and bloody war has devastated Ukraine, isolated […]

What’s happening as the session wraps up in Jefferson City? Missouri’s $50 billion budget, healthcare price transparency, and a proposed […]

Have you ever wondered how educational choice affects state and local taxpayers? Earlier this year, EdChoice and Reason Foundation launched […]

The Missouri legislative session is over. What did the House and Senate accomplish? How did Missourians fare? Get the scoop […]

Show-Me Institute’s CEO Brenda Talent and Chief Economist Aaron Hedlund will give an economic update and share a brief overview of a proposed Taxpayer […]

Join us as we discuss the biggest policy issues facing Missouri: tax policy and a taxpayer bill of rights, economic development, […]

On August 12, join us for a virtual event where Elias Tsapelas, director of state budget and fiscal policy at […]

Join us for a private screening of the documentary film "Tune Out the Noise," followed by a Q&A session with […]

Every week, the headlines report significant issues affecting St. Louis public schools, from transportation and finances to school leadership, with […]