Show-Me Institute

On Thursday, November 15, the Show-Me Institute’s Patrick Tuohey appeared on KCPT’s Ruckus to discuss the rising costs of a new KCI...

For the past several years, a group of friends and neighbors have gathered on Sunday afternoons in three public parks to share a meal together and...

As a general rule, it isn’t wise to spend too much time worrying about keeping up with the neighbors. But we might make an exception to that rule for...

Having the option to choose a new school may not be at the front of every parent’s mind, but it’s a serious concern when a child is being bullied....

The other day we highlighted a letter from a developer who claimed that his client, a hotel company, should receive higher-than-offered taxpayer...

In a blog post earlier this year I wondered about Kansas City, “If previous subsidies successfully created a vibrant economic center, then why are...

Far too often, our policy conversations focus heavily on urban locations. This is especially true in education. Yet there are over 9 million children...

In November, the Show-Me Institute will host two events on Bryce’s Law.Haven’t heard of it? Don’t worry, few have—and even fewer have benefitted from...

Yesterday marked a step forward for transparent government in Missouri. The Missouri Treasurer’s Office announced the creation of an online checkbook...

On Ruckus the other day, panelist Woody Cozad mentioned that taxes in Kansas City are high. He’s right. My colleague Patrick Ishmael has made the...