Crime Trends and Criminal Justice Policies in Missouri’s Largest Cities
The period from 2005 to 2020 saw crime rates rise across the country, but in Missouri–and particularly Missouri’s largest cities–the...
2024 Missouri Tax Landscape
Ever wonder how many different taxes you pay in Missouri? Or how much tax revenue your city collects? Check out...
Missouri’s Free-Market Policy Guide
Missouri’s Free-Market Policy Guide outlines key areas where targeted, well-researched reforms can make a meaningful difference in the lives of...
The 2025 Blueprint: Moving Missouri Forward
The 2025 Blueprint: Moving Missouri Forward explores 17 policy areas in which common-sense reform could immediately and positively impact everyday...
Missouri Condition of Education: 2024
Want to know how many teachers there are in Missouri? How much we spend per student? How test scores are...
Olia Village Transportation Development District Proposal
On October 23, Show-Me Institute Director of Municipal Policy David Stokes submits a public comment in the Circuit Court of...
The Minimum Wage in Missouri
This November, Missouri voters will decide on a proposal to raise the state’s minimum wage to $13.75 in 2025 and...
A Free-Market Guide for Missouri Municipalities: Part One: Municipal Organization and Structure
For Missouri’s cities, towns, and villages to thrive and meet the needs of their residents, local governments should embrace free-market...
Board Bill No. 74: Senior Property Tax Freeze in St. Louis
On October 2, Show-Me Institute Director of Municipal Policy David Stokes submits testimony to the City of St. Louis Board...
