Taxicab Reforms In Missouri
Kansas City officials are considering changes to the taxicab licensing ordinance that would make it easier for non-profits and churches...
Policy Breakfast: How Expanding School Choice Could Save Millions
Show-Me Institute Director of Education Policy James V. Shuls, Ph.D., introduces his latest paper, “Available Seats? Survey Analysis of Missouri...
Airlines Wary Of New Airport Terminal In Kansas City
Yesterday, representatives from Southwest Airlines, on behalf of the four major airlines operating out of Kansas City International Airport (MCI),...
It’s Not The Money
The New York Times published an op-ed titled “What’s the Matter With Kansas’ Schools?” about legislative efforts to cut funding levels...
New Release: Available Seats? Our New Essay About Private School Choice
The Show-Me Institute is pleased to announce the release of our new policy paper, “Available Seats? Survey Analysis of Missouri...
It’s Not A Celebration When You Engage In Poor Tax Policy
Kansas City leaders held a news conference to claim credit for cutting taxes, which is great except that they didn’t...
Kansas City’s Ghost Of Streetcars Yet To Come
Just as with the airport, another ghost of Christmas Future is visiting Kansas City, this time regarding streetcars. According to The Wall...
Terminal Shopping In Kansas City
During the Christmas season, some shoppers may be tempted to take advantage of holiday deals to upgrade their home entertainment...
Kansas City School Board Member Resigns … Twice?
The Kansas City School District not only struggles to run schools, but also struggles to run the school board. On Dec....
The Ghost Of Airport Terminals Yet To Come
When the Kansas City International (MCI) Airport Advisory group begins it public meetings in Johnson County, Kan., early next year,...
How Choice Changes The Transfer Dynamic In Kansas City
The recent Missouri Supreme Court decision, which upheld the state’s inter-district school transfer law, has many in Kansas City on...
Show-Me Institute Supports Strong Pensions For All Teachers
The Springfield News-Leader ran an incorrect version of this op-ed on December 13, 2013. Here is James Shuls’ original version:...
Could Kansas City Benefit From Student Transfers?
On Dec. 10, the Missouri Supreme Court once again upheld the law that allows students to transfer from failing schools....
Who Is Alicia Stephens And Why Should Kansas City Care?
Alicia Stephens is the executive director of the Platte County Economic Development Council (EDC), described on its website as “a nonprofit organization [founded]...
Public Transit: What Does Success Look Like?
There often is talk of trying to improve the public transportation system in Kansas City and Saint Louis, usually with...
Kansas City Streetcar Northern Extension: The Bus With Rails Also Wants Its Own Bridge
Kansas City is proposing to build a wasteful addition onto its as yet unopened streetcar line. As the Kansas City...
New Terminal Already Costing Kansas City Taxpayers
On March 30, the Kansas City Star reported that according to Aviation Department Administrator Mark VanLoh, Building a new terminal would...
Kansas City Aviation Department Director Contradicts Own Planning Document
After Southwest Airline Executive Vice President Ron Ricks criticized Kansas City Airport’s new $1.2 billion terminal plan as overly expensive, many...
On Transit, Kansas City Looks Backward
Subject to a possible contract rebid, Kansas City’s political leadership seems on the brink of accomplishing something that has eluded...
How The Kansas City Star Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Streetcar
A recent Kansas City Star editorial trumpets the success of the downtown streetcar and supports planning new routes, even though it...
