The Wrong Direction on Tax Policy

David Stokes on Jun 6, 2025

Economy

Why the New Property Tax Rules in Missouri Are Bad, Part 1

This is the first in a series of blog posts about why the new property tax legislation passed in the […]

The One Big Beautiful Bill’s Impact on Medicaid with Brian Blase and Elias Tsapelas

In this episode, Susan Pendergrass is joined by Brian Blase, President of Paragon Health Institute, and Elias Tsapelas, Director of […]

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Corporate Welfare

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

On June 10, 2025, Patrick Tuohey, senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute, testified before the Missouri House Economic Development Committee […]

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State and Local Government

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

On June 10, 2025, David Stokes, director of municipal policy at the Show-Me Institute, testified before the Missouri House Economic […]

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Corporate Welfare

Testimony: The Show-Me Sports Investment Act and Senate Bill 3 on Property Tax Adjustments

On June 10, Show-Me Institute Senior Fellow Patrick Tuohey and Director of Municipal Policy David Stokes submitted testimony to the […]

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Corporate Welfare

Kansas City’s World Cup Potemkin Village

Kansas City is spending $1.4 million in previously allocated World Cup funds to subsidize vacant storefronts ahead of the 2026 […]

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State and Local Government

The Miseducation of Kansas City Councilman Wes Rogers

At the June 3, 2025, hearing before the Missouri Senate Fiscal Oversight Committee about Senate Bill (SB) 3, The Show-Me […]

The Power of Markets

This chart is produced by Mark Perry at the American Enterprise Institute, and this version is an update he released […]

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Licensing Compact Exception Is Removed in Missouri

Missouri recently eliminated the “compact exception” for occupational licensing reciprocity. Show-Me Institute analysts have flagged this loophole numerous times, and […]

State and Local Government

The Missouri Legislature Was Right To Overturn Proposition A

At the Show-Me Institute, our economists and analysts have long been opposed to minimum-wage increases put before the voters of […]

State and Local Government

2025 End of the Legislative Session Report

The 2025 Missouri legislative session delivered both meaningful reforms and missed opportunities. Progress was made in areas such as education, […]

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