How Missouri and Other States Can Foster Entrepreneurship by Reforming Local Regulations
Entrepreneurship is the backbone of vibrant local economies, yet many cities unintentionally stifle this vital engine of growth through cumbersome...
Temporary Licenses for Out-of-state Workers
Recently, the Missouri Senate held a hearing on Senate Bill (SB) 817, which would modify some occupational licensing requirements in...
Senate Bill 88 and Licensing Restrictions
Show-Me Institute researchers have been vocal proponents of reducing government barriers to workers, including hair braiders, park photographers, and many...
The Price of Starting a Business in St. Louis
Would you want to open a restaurant in a city that requires 35 steps, multiple licenses, and $3,750 in fees...
“Sunrise” Study Questions Legitimacy of Occupational Licenses
If occupational licenses are meant to protect consumers, should licenses be created at the behest of lobbyists instead of consumers?...
Costs of a Cosmetology License
Would you spend over $14,000 on extra schooling to make barely more than minimum wage? It sounds ridiculous, but that’s...
Legislator Training Resource Page – Education Choice in Missouri
Watch the recorded program here PROGRAM AGENDA Program Open Dr. Susan Pendergrass – Director of Research and Education Policy at...
Missouri Should Follow Our Neighbor’s Lead and Review Occupational Licensing
Should you need to train for 175 days to be a skin care specialist? How about more than 700 days...
Pennsylvania is Reducing Licensing Barriers. Why Doesn’t Missouri?
Following in Arizona’s footsteps, Pennsylvania enacted an occupational licensing reciprocity law on July 1. This means Pennsylvania will accept occupational...
