Show-Me Institute
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Missouri-based think tank dedicated to promoting free markets and individual liberty. More at: showmeinstitute.org
A Missouri family wants to choose a different public school than the one assigned to them based on their address, but boundaries stand in the way. Open enrollment will empower parents to choose the best public school for their kids. #moleg
Open Enrollment: Empowering Missouri Families
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February 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
A Missouri family wants to choose a different public school than the one assigned to them based on their address, but boundaries stand in the way. Open enrollment will empower parents to choose the best public school for their kids. #moleg
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A discussion about education reform and its promise for economic development in Virginia, Missouri and everywhere: showmeinstitute.org/blog/economy... @showmeinstitute.bsky.social #edreform #ecodev #housing
School Choice as a Driver of Economic Development with Patrick Tuohey - Show Me Institute
https://open.spotify.com/episode/402SKemITWwARKWkdm9FCA?si=i7Esx5OOTp2aqvTs_AKWXA Susan Pendergrass speaks with Patrick Tuohey, senior fellow at the
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February 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A discussion about education reform and its promise for economic development in Virginia, Missouri and everywhere: showmeinstitute.org/blog/economy... @showmeinstitute.bsky.social #edreform #ecodev #housing
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🎧 NEW PODCAST: Banning Smartphone Use in Schools with John Ketcham 📴
Banning Smartphone Use in Schools with John Ketcham - Show Me Institute
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VMhnHBILcmRgV7PS3b0u9?si=SXk7LzOlSQCugkvYkV9jKA Susan Pendergrass speaks with John Ketcham, legal policy fellow and
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January 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🎧 NEW PODCAST: Banning Smartphone Use in Schools with John Ketcham 📴
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Don't take the wrong lessons from city's crime reduction www.stltoday.com/opinion/colu... #STL #moleg #mogov @showmeinstitute.bsky.social #crime
Opinion: Don't take the wrong lessons from city's crime reduction
In a recent column in the Post-Dispatch, Tony Messenger wrote about the encouraging crime data in St. Louis and urged others to recognize good news when they see it. (“Crime
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January 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Don't take the wrong lessons from city's crime reduction www.stltoday.com/opinion/colu... #STL #moleg #mogov @showmeinstitute.bsky.social #crime
New from @patricktuohey.bsky.social: Governor-elect Kehoe faces the tough task of leading Missouri and attracting families and employers. Sadly, his predecessor left him—and taxpayers—at a disadvantage with poor fiscal management.
Missouri's new governor must do better to rein in state spending | Opinion
State spending ballooned during Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's time in office, this writer notes while imploring new Gov. Mike Kehoe to do better.
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January 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
New from @patricktuohey.bsky.social: Governor-elect Kehoe faces the tough task of leading Missouri and attracting families and employers. Sadly, his predecessor left him—and taxpayers—at a disadvantage with poor fiscal management.
Missouri has the need to build new, advanced nuclear facilities. A nuclear advisory council could bring these elements together to inform best practices for new nuclear development in our state, catalyzing investment, attracting high-paying jobs, and securing a reliable energy supply for decades.
Forming a Missouri Nuclear Advisory Council - Show Me Institute
The recent snowstorm reinforces the necessity of a reliable, consistent energy grid to power homes and businesses. As America and Missouri grapple with Missouri ought to consider forming a nuclear adv...
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January 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Missouri has the need to build new, advanced nuclear facilities. A nuclear advisory council could bring these elements together to inform best practices for new nuclear development in our state, catalyzing investment, attracting high-paying jobs, and securing a reliable energy supply for decades.
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No, California’s Minimum Wage Hike Did Not Create Jobs - Show Me Institute #moleg showmeinstitute.org/blog/minimum...
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January 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
No, California’s Minimum Wage Hike Did Not Create Jobs - Show Me Institute #moleg showmeinstitute.org/blog/minimum...
Missouri schools differ in performance, spending, and specialized programs—yet too many families are stuck with limited options. See how schools compare at moschoolrankings.org, and let's enact stronger open enrollment policies in 2025 to give families real choices.
January 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Missouri schools differ in performance, spending, and specialized programs—yet too many families are stuck with limited options. See how schools compare at moschoolrankings.org, and let's enact stronger open enrollment policies in 2025 to give families real choices.
JE Dunn scores big with taxpayer-funded incentives—a $20M HQ renovation.
Meanwhile, KC faces growing debt & infrastructure woes.
Meanwhile, KC faces growing debt & infrastructure woes.
KC’s Corporate Welfare: JE Dunn’s HQ Renovation Gets Public Support - Show Me Institute
Thomas Friestad of the Kansas City Business Journal writes that JE Dunn Construction has secured public incentives through Port KC for a $20 million
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January 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
JE Dunn scores big with taxpayer-funded incentives—a $20M HQ renovation.
Meanwhile, KC faces growing debt & infrastructure woes.
Meanwhile, KC faces growing debt & infrastructure woes.
From 2005 to 2020, crime rates rose nationwide, but Missouri's largest cities experienced particularly sharp increases. Our latest report examines the role of law enforcement and prosecution policies in this trend.
Crime Trends and Criminal Justice Policies in Missouri's Largest Cities - Show Me Institute
The period from 2005 to 2020 saw crime rates rise across the country, but in Missouri--and particularly Missouri's largest cities--the increase especially
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January 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
From 2005 to 2020, crime rates rose nationwide, but Missouri's largest cities experienced particularly sharp increases. Our latest report examines the role of law enforcement and prosecution policies in this trend.
Open enrollment lets families choose schools within or across districts. Since Minnesota’s first policy in 1989, 43 states have followed suit—25 requiring mandatory district participation. Missouri should join them in 2025.
January 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Open enrollment lets families choose schools within or across districts. Since Minnesota’s first policy in 1989, 43 states have followed suit—25 requiring mandatory district participation. Missouri should join them in 2025.
By repurposing coal infrastructure for nuclear power, Missouri can lead the way in clean, reliable energy:
Show Me Institute: Building nuclear on the shoulders of coal
Missouri plans to repurpose coal infrastructure for nuclear power, aiming for a cleaner energy future. By transitioning from coal to nuclear, the state could cut costs, create jobs, and meet electrici...
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December 31, 2024 at 7:48 PM
By repurposing coal infrastructure for nuclear power, Missouri can lead the way in clean, reliable energy:
NEW from @patricktuohey.bsky.social:
JE Dunn scores big with taxpayer-funded incentives—a $20M HQ renovation.
Meanwhile, KC faces growing debt & infrastructure woes.
JE Dunn scores big with taxpayer-funded incentives—a $20M HQ renovation.
Meanwhile, KC faces growing debt & infrastructure woes.
KC’s Corporate Welfare: JE Dunn’s HQ Renovation Gets Public Support - Show Me Institute
Thomas Friestad of the Kansas City Business Journal writes that JE Dunn Construction has secured public incentives through Port KC for a $20 million
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December 31, 2024 at 7:19 PM
NEW from @patricktuohey.bsky.social:
JE Dunn scores big with taxpayer-funded incentives—a $20M HQ renovation.
Meanwhile, KC faces growing debt & infrastructure woes.
JE Dunn scores big with taxpayer-funded incentives—a $20M HQ renovation.
Meanwhile, KC faces growing debt & infrastructure woes.
Good Open Enrollment Policy Checklist:
✔️ Mandatory cross- & within-district enrollment
✔️ Transparent reporting on available seats
✔️ Thorough program participation reporting
✔️ No transfer tuition
It’s time for Missouri to adopt these reforms.
✔️ Mandatory cross- & within-district enrollment
✔️ Transparent reporting on available seats
✔️ Thorough program participation reporting
✔️ No transfer tuition
It’s time for Missouri to adopt these reforms.
December 30, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Good Open Enrollment Policy Checklist:
✔️ Mandatory cross- & within-district enrollment
✔️ Transparent reporting on available seats
✔️ Thorough program participation reporting
✔️ No transfer tuition
It’s time for Missouri to adopt these reforms.
✔️ Mandatory cross- & within-district enrollment
✔️ Transparent reporting on available seats
✔️ Thorough program participation reporting
✔️ No transfer tuition
It’s time for Missouri to adopt these reforms.
NEW: Medicaid expansion in Missouri—what was promised vs. what happened. Enrollment exceeded projections by 35%, costs up 75%, and state taxpayers' burden grew by 74%
Medicaid’s Checkup: Part 2 - Show Me Institute
In this post on my series about Medicaid in Missouri, I want to dive deeper into the effects of Medicaid expansion. Missouri voters approved Medicaid
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December 30, 2024 at 2:11 PM
NEW: Medicaid expansion in Missouri—what was promised vs. what happened. Enrollment exceeded projections by 35%, costs up 75%, and state taxpayers' burden grew by 74%
Missouri's Free-Market Policy Guide outlines actionable reforms to expand school choice, foster economic freedom, and improve government efficiency.
Missouri's Free-Market Policy Guide - Show Me Institute
Missouri's Free-Market Policy Guide outlines key areas where targeted, well-researched reforms can make a meaningful difference in the lives of
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December 29, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Missouri's Free-Market Policy Guide outlines actionable reforms to expand school choice, foster economic freedom, and improve government efficiency.
St. Louis, at least relative to other cities, is not facing a housing affordability crisis.
For More Affordable Housing We Need More Housing, Period - Show Me Institute
St. Louis, at least relative to other cities, is not facing a housing affordability crisis. In fact, a 2024 study from Chapman University and the Frontier
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December 29, 2024 at 2:33 PM
St. Louis, at least relative to other cities, is not facing a housing affordability crisis.
Do you want to know how many different taxes you pay in Missouri or how much your city collects? Dive into The 2024 Missouri Tax Landscape. It includes the latest data, state-to-state comparisons, and more.
2024 Missouri Tax Landscape - Show Me Institute
Ever wonder how many different taxes you pay in Missouri? Or how much tax revenue your city collects? Check out the Show-Me Institute’s new booklet—The
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December 28, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Do you want to know how many different taxes you pay in Missouri or how much your city collects? Dive into The 2024 Missouri Tax Landscape. It includes the latest data, state-to-state comparisons, and more.
Missouri’s Free-Market Policy Guide highlights targeted reforms to expand education choice, provide economic opportunity, and strengthen government accountability. Backed by research, it offers in-depth, actionable solutions for a more dynamic Missouri: bit.ly/49HY6fQ
Missouri's Free-Market Policy Guide - Show Me Institute
Missouri's Free-Market Policy Guide outlines key areas where targeted, well-researched reforms can make a meaningful difference in the lives of
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December 27, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Missouri’s Free-Market Policy Guide highlights targeted reforms to expand education choice, provide economic opportunity, and strengthen government accountability. Backed by research, it offers in-depth, actionable solutions for a more dynamic Missouri: bit.ly/49HY6fQ
Missouri is one of only two states in the region without robust open enrollment. Meanwhile, 43 states have policies allowing families to choose public schools that fit their needs. Missouri students deserve the same opportunities as their peers in neighboring states.
December 27, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Missouri is one of only two states in the region without robust open enrollment. Meanwhile, 43 states have policies allowing families to choose public schools that fit their needs. Missouri students deserve the same opportunities as their peers in neighboring states.
St. Louis ranks #2 in housing affordability for middle-income families, but there's still work to do. More housing—luxury, mid-level, or affordable—is the answer. Let the free market build supply and drive prices down.
Read more: bit.ly/4iTdg63
Read more: bit.ly/4iTdg63
For More Affordable Housing We Need More Housing, Period - Show Me Institute
St. Louis, at least relative to other cities, is not facing a housing affordability crisis. In fact, a 2024 study from Chapman University and the Frontier
bit.ly
December 27, 2024 at 2:10 PM
St. Louis ranks #2 in housing affordability for middle-income families, but there's still work to do. More housing—luxury, mid-level, or affordable—is the answer. Let the free market build supply and drive prices down.
Read more: bit.ly/4iTdg63
Read more: bit.ly/4iTdg63
When civil service rules protect the status quo over progress, democracy suffers. St. Louis deserves reform that balances independence with accountability.
Civil Service Reforms Can Go Too Far - Show Me Institute
Tom Pendergast (and to a lesser extent his brother, James) cast a huge shadow over Missouri government and politics, both during his life and after. His Civil service reforms can go too far
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December 26, 2024 at 5:14 PM
When civil service rules protect the status quo over progress, democracy suffers. St. Louis deserves reform that balances independence with accountability.