Wait . . . I Thought the Zoo Was Free
The Saint Louis Zoo is prized by locals as the best free attraction in the area, but the truth is...
To Keep the Zoo Great, Keep It Out of Taxpayers’ Pockets
A version of this op-ed appeared in the Clayton Times on July 11, 2017. We’re told early in life that...
Saint Louis, the Sales Tax Monster
As Cookie Monster is to cookies, Saint Louis is to sales taxes. Back in April, voters in the City of...
Double Taxation: Saint Louis Zoo Edition
Policymakers in Jefferson City passed Senate Bill 49 (SB 49), which allows for a sales tax of one eighth of...
How Should Saint Louis Fund Its Zoo?
The Saint Louis Zoo is one of the finest institutions of its kind, and is a source of civic and...
Universal Pre-K May Destroy the Preschool Marketplace
In the 1950s, economist Milton Friedman proposed the use of educational vouchers in public education. Under a voucher program, parents...
A Better Way of Doing Saint Louis’ Dirty Work
In 1992, Patrick Geraty founded St. Louis Composting. Patrick was in the landscaping industry and was looking for a way...
Free Rides In The Zoo Museum Taxing District?
Show-Me Institute Intern, Haleigh Albers, talks about the demographic changes in the St. Louis area that impact the St. Louis...
Is The Zoo-Museum District An Outdated And Unfair Tax?
The Saint Louis Zoo is a great place for families to spend a summer day. Many people like that the...
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