Show Me Institute policy analyst David Stokes seems to take issue today with implementing a tax to provide 911 service statewide: “I really don’t mind the idea of a tax to improve 911 service throughout Missouri, but I do mind that people from areas that have 911 service are going to be taxed to give [...]

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The Show Me Institute should really work on getting policy analyst David Stokes out of the office more often. Stokes writes today that he was “lucky enough to be able to attend yesterday’s Joint Transportation Committee meeting in Jefferson City.” Lucky???? We still love you Dave! I was lucky enough to be able to attend [...]

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In the following guest editorial, Show-Me Institute policy analyst David Stokes, praises the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) for its innovative approaches to managing Missouri’s transportation infrastructure. Stokes argues that MoDOT’s use of public-private partnerships and the “design-build” project model is bringing increased efficiency and savings to Missouri residents. Stokes says MoDOT deserves a great [...]

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By David Stokes One giant step for outrageous prices for sporting events. This excellent development may lead to increased prices for tickets to major sporting events, like playoff games or Cubs-Cardinals games, but there is nothing wrong with that. As previously discussed on this blog, tickets are a commodity and people should have a right [...]

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By David Stokes Jefferson City officials have, at least in one, minor way, exhibited good economics, good tax policy and good common sense in their recent decision to remove tax credits for one Columbia company. The tax credits were authorized in 1990 to encourage recycling, but as often happens with good ideas over time, the [...]

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