FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2007 The Honorable Robert Heller Joins Show-Me Institute Board of Directors SAINT LOUIS — The Show-Me Institute, a public policy research organization based in the Saint Louis area, announces the appointment of the Honorable Robert Heller to its board of directors. “The Show-Me Institute is very excited to have Heller […]

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The soap opera known as the St. Louis School Board has taken another sad turn, just days before the board is due to officially lose its power to the state. Thankfully, the sands have just about run out on the hourglass of this deeply dysfunctional board. The St. Louis Post Dispatch obtained an email where […]

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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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The Missouri Political News Service is always encouraged to see young people involved in public policy and politics. We are reposting a post from the Show Me Institute’s blog today that advertises for summer interns. Below is a recent appearance by Show Me institute founder Rex Sinquefield on St. Louis’ KTVI morning show.   From […]

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From the Political Eye: Rex Sinquefield (local right-wing multi-millionaire and school voucher supporter) gave $5,000 to state Rep. Jonas Hughes (a black Kansas City Democrat) on March 1, six days before Hughes voted for the school voucher bill (HB 808) on March 7. There are at least two explanations for Jonas’ vote. One is that […]

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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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