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Want Cheaper Housing? Create More Units, Not More Rules

Economy | November 6, 2025

Want Cheaper Housing? Create More Units, Not More Rules

Recent data from The Wall Street Journal suggest that renters across the country—including in Kansas City—are gaining leverage. Rents are flattening, vacancy rates are ticking…

By Patrick Tuohey | Read Time 2 min

Latest Articles

Missouri Doesn't Have To Be Kansas

Economy | ARTICLE | February 19, 2026

Missouri Doesn't Have To Be Kansas

By Elias Tsapelas and 1 more | Read Time 4 min

Another Step for Improving Missouri’s Licensing Regime

Economy | ARTICLE | February 19, 2026

Another Step for Improving Missouri’s Licensing Regime

By Avery Frank | Read Time 3 min

Kansas City Reverses Costly Energy Code Legislation

Economy | ARTICLE | February 17, 2026

Kansas City Reverses Costly Energy Code Legislation

By Patrick Tuohey | Read Time 2 min

The Lesson from Kansas—and the Question for Missouri

Economy | ARTICLE | February 17, 2026

The Lesson from Kansas—and the Question for Missouri

By Patrick Tuohey | Read Time 3 min

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Latest Publications

House Bill 2627 and Property Taxes

Economy | ARTICLE | February 24, 2026

House Bill 2627 and Property Taxes

By David Stokes | Read Time 1 min

Senate Joint Resolution 111 and Property Taxes

Economy | ARTICLE | February 18, 2026

Senate Joint Resolution 111 and Property Taxes

By David Stokes | Read Time 1 min

Senior Tax Levy Proposal

Economy | ARTICLE | February 3, 2026

Senior Tax Levy Proposal

By David Stokes | Read Time 1 min

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PODCASTS

Corporate Welfare | January 20, 2026

2026 Missouri State of the State | Roundtable

By Elias Tsapelas and 3 more | Episode Length 32

Budget and Spending | January 7, 2026

Is the Chiefs Move to Kansas Really a Done Deal?

By Patrick Tuohey | Episode Length 3 minutes

Accountability | January 5, 2026

ACA Subsidies, Parks Policy, and Open Enrollment in Missouri

By David Stokes and 3 more | Episode Length 3 minutes

Budget and Spending | January 3, 2026

How Kansas STAR Bonds Work for Stadium Projects

By Patrick Tuohey | Episode Length 3 minutes

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VIDEOS

Watch: The Public Safety Climate in the City of St Louis

Watch: The Public Safety Climate in the City of St Louis

The MOScholars Program: Why and How to Participate

The MOScholars Program: Why and How to Participate

Testimony of Patrick Tuohey Before the Missouri House Economic Development Committee June 10, 2025

Testimony of Patrick Tuohey Before the Missouri House Economic Development Committee June 10, 2025

Testimony of David Stokes Before the Missouri House Economic Development Committee June 10, 2025

Testimony of David Stokes Before the Missouri House Economic Development Committee June 10, 2025

A Legacy of Liberty: 20 Years of Show-Me Institute

A Legacy of Liberty: 20 Years of Show-Me Institute

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Insider’s Hour with the Show-Me Institute

March 4, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Insider’s Hour with the Show-Me Institute

MAC West

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BLUEPRINT FOR MISSOURI

Testimony: Occupational Licensing In Missouri

Economy | TESTIMONY | March 5, 2014

Testimony: Occupational Licensing In Missouri

By David Stokes | Read Time 1 min

Corporate And Pass-Through Income Taxation: Time For Reform

Economy | TESTIMONY | February 4, 2014

Corporate And Pass-Through Income Taxation: Time For Reform

By Patrick Ishmael | Read Time 1 min

Connecting Nuclear Energy’s Past and Present: Guiding Missouri’s Future

Business Climate | REPORT | August 19, 2025

Connecting Nuclear Energy’s Past and Present: Guiding Missouri’s Future

By Avery Frank | Read Time 1 min

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