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YouTube video by Show-Me Institute Open Enrollment: Empowering Missouri Families

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

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

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

Missouri’s Tough Road Ahead - Show Me Institute On January 28, Missouri’s newly sworn-in governor Mike Kehoe delivered his State of the State address. His remarks were well within the normal limits. Reducing Missouri’s income tax to zero is necessa...

Missouri’s Tough Road Ahead showmeinstitute.org/blog/budget-... #moleg #mogov #taxes

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

🎧 NEW PODCAST: Banning Smartphone Use in Schools with John Ketcham 📴

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

Don't take the wrong lessons from city's crime reduction www.stltoday.com/opinion/colu... #STL #moleg #mogov @showmeinstitute.bsky.social #crime

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.

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.

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...

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.

How Missouri school choice reform could become a powerful economic development engine | Opinion State economic development programs divert taxpayer dollars from classrooms to developers, often failing to deliver. | Opinion

www.kansascity.com/opinion/read... #educationreform @showmeinstitute.bsky.social #schoolchoice

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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.

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

JE Dunn scores big with taxpayer-funded incentives—a $20M HQ renovation.

Meanwhile, KC faces growing debt & infrastructure woes.

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

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.

Happy 2025!

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...

By repurposing coal infrastructure for nuclear power, Missouri can lead the way in clean, reliable energy:

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

NEW from @patricktuohey.bsky.social:

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.

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

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 - 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

Missouri's Free-Market Policy Guide outlines actionable reforms to expand school choice, foster economic freedom, and improve government efficiency.

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

St. Louis, at least relative to other cities, is not facing a housing affordability crisis.

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

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 - 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

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.

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

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

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

When civil service rules protect the status quo over progress, democracy suffers. St. Louis deserves reform that balances independence with accountability.

Does Missouri Need a DOGE? - Show Me Institute The Cato Institute's recent report, "Cato Institute Report to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE): How to Downsize and Reform the Federal Missouri should consider mimicking federal efforts ...

NEW from @patricktuohey.bsky.social : Does Missouri need a DOGE?

Students transfer schools for many reasons, including academics, bullying, and school culture. Open enrollment gives families the freedom to choose the school that best fits their needs, empowering students to thrive. #moleg

This Is Not a Drill - Show Me Institute As you may have read here many times, Missouri’s public school enrollment is shrinking. A big part of the reason for this is declining birth rates. A Public education enrollment continues to shrink. A...

Missouri's public school enrollment has peaked. By 2041, high school grads will drop by nearly 10k: bit.ly/3Wjn6Vx

Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Nuclear Energy Is a Bipartisan Solution - Show Me Institute As the new year approaches and a new presidential administration prepares to take office, we may see significant changes in the policy coming out of There is bipartisan support for building more nucle...

This upcoming legislative session, lawmakers in Jefferson City should come together to craft meaningful policy that will help bring more nuclear power to the Show-Me State.

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