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State and Local Government

Special Laws in Missouri

Missouri has a large number of special laws giving authority to enforce certain rules or policies to some cities or counties but not others. While constitutionally troubling in many instances, […]

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Missouri’s Tax Landscape: 2022

Ever wonder how many different taxes you pay in Missouri? Or how much tax revenue your city collects? Check out the Show-Me Institute’s new booklet—The 2022 Missouri Tax Landscape. This […]

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Corporate Welfare

Missouri’s Low-income Housing Tax Credit

The cost of housing plays a key role in the financial well-being of not only every family, but also an area’s economy. Access to affordable housing is crucial to the […]

Tax Burden in Missouri’s 20 Largest Cities

What do residents in Missouri’s largest cities pay in taxes, and what do they get for their money? This report explores these questions, breaking down various tax rates in each […]

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Missouri Condition of Education: 2022

Want to know how many teachers there are in Missouri? How much we spend per student? How test scores are changing over time? Check out our new booklet – the […]

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An In-depth Look at Missouri’s Public Schools

In this report, Susan Pendergrass presents a detailed look at Missouri’s rural high schools, with information about student demographics along with key indicators like student/teacher ratios, teacher experience, and per-student […]

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