Do Incentives Deliver on the Promises? Springfield is planning a new convention center project, estimated to cost $175 million, with funding coming from a half-cent sales tax, state support, and private partnerships. Recently, the Springfield City Council unanimously approved placing a measure on the November 4 ballot that would increase the lodging tax from 13.1% […]
Building Better Cities: Free-Market Municipal Reform in Missouri How should Missouri’s cities, towns, and villages organize, fund, and operate themselves to better serve residents and taxpayers? Join David Stokes, director of municipal policy at the Show-Me Institute, for a discussion of municipal reform in Missouri. Drawing on his multi-part series A Free-Market Guide for Missouri […]
Get the Scoop! Two Pressing Issues Facing Missourians! Join us for the Show-Me Institute's Next Gen Connection Hour. Brenda Talent, David Stokes, and Avery Frank will discuss local tax policy and the disturbing decline in third-grade reading proficiency. We will cover these important topics with time to answer all your questions: Momentum is growing across […]
Join us for the inside scoop on the state of education in Missouri! Show-Me Institute CEO Brenda Talent, Director of Research Susan Pendergrass, and Director of Education Policy Cory Koedel will discuss the expansion of charter schools into Columbia, the need for the state to embrace universal open enrollment, the $50 million investment in the […]
How does school choice impact the way states fund education? What lessons can Missouri learn from states like Texas and Florida that have embraced education choice? What does the evidence show about the effects of universal open enrollment? Join us on for a panel discussion with Cory Koedel, director of education policy at the Show-Me […]
How will the One Big Beautiful Bill impact Missouri? Get the scoop! Join us for the Show-Me Institute's Next Gen Connection Hour. Brenda Talent, Elias Tsapelas, and Avery Frank will discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill will impact Missourians, from changes affecting Medicaid recipients to broadening tax credits, prioritizing America First energy, changes to […]
During his inaugural speech on January 20, 2025, President Trump proclaimed the beginning of the New Golden Age, a time of “unparalleled growth and success for America.” The New Golden Age will include manufacturing dominance and expanded market access, preserving tax cuts, entrepreneurship, and prosperity for all Americans. What is the status of the administration's […]
During his inaugural speech on January 20, 2025, President Trump proclaimed the beginning of the New Golden Age, a time of “unparalleled growth and success for America.” The New Golden Age will include manufacturing dominance and expanded market access, preserving tax cuts, entrepreneurship, and prosperity for all Americans. What is the status of the administration's […]
Do state balanced budget requirements (i.e., tax and expenditure limitations) effectively constrain government spending? How can tax policy promote efficient collection and use of taxpayer dollars? These questions and more will be explored with special attention to Missouri and the City of St. Louis. Topics will include Missouri's Hancock Amendment along with the City of St. Louis’s fiscal woes and its […]
In 2021, the Missouri General Assembly created the MOScholars program, allowing individuals and businesses to receive state tax credits for contributions to certified educational assistance organizations (EAOs). But what does that mean for you and your Missouri tax bill? Join us for a timely and informative webinar where you'll learn: • What the MOScholars program is and […]
It’s a wrap! The Missouri legislative session adjourned in mid-May. How did Missourians fare? Which bills passed, and which didn’t? Join us for a post-session recap with Senator Tracy McCreery and Representative Ben Keathley, followed by a Q&A session. We’ll cover the outcomes in key policy areas including education, tax reform, the state budget, and […]
Register here to reserve your spot for this virtual event today. How much educational freedom do families in Missouri really have? The 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index offers a first-of-its-kind measurement of private education choice across the nation. Inspired by the vision of Milton and Rose Friedman, this report evaluates how effectively each state empowers families […]
