Next Gen Connection Hour with the Show-Me Institute
2026-03-31 16:45 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Cafe Napoli, 7754 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton, MO, 63105
April Ballot Issues and Local Data Centers – Get the Facts!
Join us for the Next Generation Connection Hour with the Show-Me Institute,
a unique opportunity to hear directly from our policy experts about the most pressing state and local issues that are directly impacting the lives of Missouri’s citizens.
Brenda Talent, David Stokes, and Avery Frank will discuss the pros and cons of the taxes on the April ballot, the debates surrounding data centers, and the role of nuclear energy within the state.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
4:45–5:15 p.m. Networking Reception
5:15–6:00 p.m. Discussion and Q&A

Cafe Napoli
7754 Forsyth Boulevard
Clayton, MO 63105
RSVP Here
This complimentary event is open to anyone interested in learning more about policies that could shape Missouri’s future. Come, have a drink and engage in meaningful conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please feel free to share with friends and colleagues.

Springfield - Modernizing Missouri's Tax Policy: The Path to Eliminating the Income Tax
2026-04-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Ocean Zen, 4117 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO, 65807
In his State of the State Address, Governor Kehoe asked: “Should Missouri begin a phased elimination of the individual income tax, with full repeal within the next five years?” He argued that doing so would help Missouri compete with states that do not levy an income tax and strengthen long-term economic growth.
You’re invited to an exclusive event featuring Senator Curtis Trent, Representative Bishop Davidson, and Show-Me Institute’s Elias Tsapelas. They will examine Missouri’s current tax structure and explore proposals under consideration to begin phasing out the state income tax.
Key questions include:

What steps would Missouri need to take to eliminate the individual income tax?
How will taxpayers be impacted?
Would eliminating the income tax boost economic growth?
What changes to the state budget would be required?

Senator Trent, Representative Davidson, and Elias Tsapelas will address these questions and more, with time for audience Q&A.
This complimentary event is open to anyone interested in policies shaping Missouri’s future. Please feel free to share with friends and colleagues.
REGISTER HERE

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Ocean Zen
4117 South National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65807
Doors open: 5:30 p.m.
Discussion and Q&A: 6:30—7:30 p.m.
COMPLIMENTARY (includes dinner and beverages)
Advance registration is required. Walk-up registration will not be permitted.
REGISTER HERE

Crime, Corruption, and Federal Justice in St. Louis
2026-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | WashU Law, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63130
In partnership with WashU Law Federalist Society,
the Show-Me Institute is pleased to present
The Honorable Thomas C. Albus
United States Attorney
and former adjunct professor at WashU Law
In the last fifty years, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri has gone from a small prosecutor’s office to an important part of our region’s response to crime. This change has come about in response to the history of crime in St. Louis and through the leadership of numerous chief federal prosecutors and law enforcement officials.
Mr. Albus will review the organized crime investigations of the 1980s, the large narcotics investigations of the 1990s, the post-9/11 restructuring of the FBI, and more recent violent crime and public corruption matters with attention to some of St. Louis’s most notorious criminal cases.
To RSVP, please email events@showmeinstitute.org.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
12:00 noon
WashU Law
Anheuser-Busch Hall, Room 204
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130

RSVP for this Complimentary Event Here

New Gen Connection Hour in St. Charles
2026-04-09 17:00 - 18:30 | OPO Startups, 119 S. Main Street, St. Charles, Missouri, 63301
April Ballot Issues and Local Data Centers – Get the Facts!
Join us for the Next Generation Connection Hour with the Show-Me Institute, a unique opportunity to hear directly from our policy experts about the most pressing state and local issues that are directly impacting the lives of Missouri’s citizens.
Brenda Talent, David Stokes, and Avery Frank will discuss the outcomes of the April ballot elections and the economic implications the tax votes will have on St. Charles County, Missouri’s serious literacy crisis, and the debates surrounding data centers.
RSVP to events@showmeinstitute.org
Thursday, April 9, 2026
OPO Startups
119 S. Main Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
5:00–5:30 p.m. Networking Reception
5:30–6:30 p.m. Discussion and Q&A
Complimentary appetizers and drinks
This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about policies that could shape Missouri’s future. Come, have a drink and engage in meaningful conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Insider's Hour with the Show-Me Institute in Columbia
2026-04-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Country Club of Missouri, 1300 Woodrail Avenue, Columbia, Missouri, 65203
Join us and get the inside scoop on the Missouri legislative session and policies that could directly affect the lives of Missourians at the Show-Me Institute’s Insider’s Hour!
CEO Brenda Talent, Director of State Budget and Fiscal Policy Elias Tsapelas, and Director of Education Policy Cory Koedel will discuss, from a free-market policy perspective, what is being done to address these important issues:

Education: Missouri’s reading test scores have hit a 20-year low, showing that 42 percent of the state’s fourth graders can barely read. The state is facing a serious literacy crisis.
Elimination of the Income Tax: An amendment outlining a plan to eliminate the individual income tax is being considered. What steps would Missouri need to take to do this and how will taxpayers be impacted?

Register now to hear expert insights and have your questions answered on these topics and more.
REGISTER HERE

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Country Club of Missouri
1300 Woodrail Avenue
Columbia, MO 65203
Doors open: 11:30 a.m.
Discussion and Q&A: 12-1:00 p.m.

Ticket Price: $20.00
(includes lunch and beverages)
REGISTER HERE

Insider's Hour with the Show-Me Institute
2026-06-04 11:30 - 13:00 | MAC West, 1777 Des Peres Rd, Des Peres, 63131, United States
It’s a wrap! The Missouri legislative session ended on Friday, May 15. Join us for a post-session recap of these key policy areas:

The general assembly approved placing a constitutional amendment on the ballot to begin the process of phasing out the state income tax later this year. Elias Tsapelas will explain what will happen next if voters approve the amendment.
Our scholars have written and testified frequently about the early literacy crisis in Missouri. Did legislation pass that will address the problem and prepare students for future academic success? Cory Koedel will review which legislative actions are wins and where improvement needs to be made.
Several bills addressed changes to Missouri property tax policy. David Stokes will break down the outcomes and what they mean for municipalities around the state.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear more about the bills passed this session, which still await the governor’s signature, the challenges the legislature will face next year, and the implications for Missouri families and taxpayers.
REGISTER HERE

Thursday, June 4, 2026
Missouri Athletic Club
1777 Des Peres Road
St. Louis, MO 63131
Doors open: 11:30 a.m.
Discussion and Q&A: 12-1:00 p.m.
Ticket Price: $20.00
(includes lunch and beverages)
REGISTER HERE

Next Gen Connection Hour with the Show-Me Institute
2026-06-09 16:45 - 18:00 | Cafe Napoli, 7754 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton, MO, 63105
A Win, A Loss, and A Draw for Missouri
Join us for the Next Generation Connection Hour on June 9! Show-Me Institute experts will break down the outcomes of the 2026 Missouri legislative session and share their insights on what’s next for you, your families, and businesses.
This post-session recap will cover key policy areas, the new budget, and more, including:

A WIN: The general assembly approved placing a constitutional amendment on the ballot to begin the process of phasing out the state income tax later this year. Elias Tsapelas will explain what will happen next if voters approve the amendment.

A LOSS: Our scholars have written and testified frequently about the early literacy crisis in Missouri. Neither of the early literacy bills passed in the Senate. Avery Frank will discuss what can be done now to prevent the consistent decline in student performance in Missouri.

A DRAW: David Stokes will review the House and Senate bills that proposed separate tax rates for different classes of property but failed to pass in both chambers. What should legislators do next year to address property tax reform for homeowners, businesses, and farmers?

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear more about the bills passed this session, and await the governor’s signature, the challenges the legislature will face next year, and the implications for Missouri families and taxpayers.
RSVP Here or events@showmeopportunity.org
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
4:45–5:15 p.m. Networking Reception
5:15–6:00 p.m. Discussion and Q&A
Cafe Napoli
7754 Forsyth Boulevard
Clayton, MO 63105
Complimentary appetizers and drinks

This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about policies that could shape Missouri’s future. Come, have a drink, and engage in meaningful conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please feel free to share with friends and colleagues.
RSVP Now!

Insider's Hour with the Show-Me Institute in Kansas City
2026-06-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Carriage Club, 5301 State Line Road, Kansas City, Missouri, 64112
It’s a Wrap!
Show-Me Institute experts will break down the outcomes of the 2026 Missouri legislative session and share their insights on what’s next for you, your families, and businesses.
This post-session recap will explore key policy developments in state income tax, the new budget, and education:

The general assembly approved placing a constitutional amendment on the ballot to begin the process of phasing out the state income tax later this year. Elias Tsapelas will explain what will happen next if voters approve the amendment.

Our scholars have written and testified frequently about the early literacy crisis in Missouri. Did legislation pass that will address the problem and prepare students for future academic success? Cory Koedel will review which legislative actions are wins and where improvement needs to be made.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear more about the legislative session and the implications for Missouri families and taxpayers. This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about policies that could shape Missouri’s future. Come, have a drink and a snack, and engage in meaningful conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!
Register here!
Wednesday, June 24
The Carriage Club
5301 State Line Road
Kansas City, MO 64112
Doors open: 5:00 p.m.
Discussion and Q&A: 5:30—6:30 p.m.
Ticket Price $20 (beverages and light snacks)
Register Here
