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SUMMARY:Insider's Hour with the Show-Me Institute in Columbia
DESCRIPTION: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! \nCEO 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: \n\nEducation: 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.\nElimination 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?\n\nRegister now to hear expert insights and have your questions answered on these topics and more. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 \n  \nCountry Club of Missouri \n1300 Woodrail Avenue \nColumbia\, MO 65203 \nDoors open: 11:30 a.m. \nDiscussion and Q&A: 12-1:00 p.m. \n  \nTicket Price: $20.00 \n(includes lunch and beverages) \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://showmeinstitute.org/event/insiders-hour-with-the-show-me-institute-in-columbia/
LOCATION:Country Club of Missouri\, 1300 Woodrail Avenue\, Columbia\, Missouri\, 65203
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SUMMARY:Insider's Hour with the Show-Me Institute
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nThe 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.\nOur 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.\nSeveral bills addressed changes to Missouri property tax policy. David Stokes will break down the outcomes and what they mean for municipalities around the state.\n\nDon’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. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nThursday\, June 4\, 2026 \nMissouri Athletic Club \n1777 Des Peres Road \nSt. Louis\, MO 63131 \nDoors open: 11:30 a.m. \nDiscussion and Q&A: 12-1:00 p.m. \nTicket Price: $20.00 \n(includes lunch and beverages) \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://showmeinstitute.org/event/insiders-hour-with-the-show-me-institute-3/
LOCATION:MAC West\, 1777 Des Peres Rd\, Des Peres\, 63131\, United States
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SUMMARY:Next Gen Connection Hour with the Show-Me Institute
DESCRIPTION:A Win\, A Loss\, and A Draw for Missouri\nJoin 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. \nThis post-session recap will cover key policy areas\, the new budget\, and more\, including: \n\nA 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.\n\n\nA 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.\n\n\nA 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?\n\nDon’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. \nRSVP Here or events@showmeopportunity.org\nTuesday\, June 9\, 2026 \n4:45–5:15 p.m. Networking Reception \n5:15–6:00 p.m. Discussion and Q&A \nCafe Napoli \n7754 Forsyth Boulevard \nClayton\, MO 63105 \nComplimentary appetizers and drinks \n  \nThis 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! \nPlease feel free to share with friends and colleagues. \nRSVP Now!
URL:https://showmeinstitute.org/event/next-gen-connection-hour-june-9/
LOCATION:Cafe Napoli\, 7754 Forsyth Boulevard\, Clayton\, MO\, 63105
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