Show-Me Institute

Show-Me Institute
Motto Advancing Liberty With Responsibility by Promoting Market Solutions for Missouri Public Policy
Founder(s) Rex Sinquefield[1]
Established 2005[1]
Focus Economic policy in Missouri
Chairman Crosby Kemper III
Executive Director Brenda Talent[1]
Budget Revenue: $1,768,351
Expenses: $1,362,011
(FYE December 2014)[2]
Coordinates 38°38′27″N 90°15′33″W / 38.6409°N 90.2591°W / 38.6409; -90.2591Coordinates: 38°38′27″N 90°15′33″W / 38.6409°N 90.2591°W / 38.6409; -90.2591
Address 5297 Washington Place
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Website showmeinstitute.org

The Show-Me Institute is an American think tank based in St. Louis, Missouri that promotes public policies that advance free market principles.[3] Founded in 2005, the organization focuses on economic policy issues in the state of Missouri. The stated mission of the Show-Me Institute is "improving the quality of life for all citizens of Missouri by advancing sensible, well-researched solutions to state and local policy issues."[4] The organization was founded in 2005 by Rex Sinquefield, who serves as president of the institute's board of directors.

Policy positions

The institute's first study, released in March 2006, argued for the elimination of the earnings tax in St. Louis and Kansas City.[5] In February 2007, the institute released a report on mayoral control of the St. Louis public school system, suggesting mayoral control would be preferable to school board control.[6] In January 2008, the institute released a study examining the effects of a tuition tax credit program in Missouri. The study suggested legislation to reimburse the parents of private school children for property taxes would be good public policy.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Wagman, Jake (September 2, 2010). "Brenda Talent tapped to lead Show-Me Institute". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "Quickview data". GuideStar. See also "Charity Rating". Charity Navigator.
  3. ↑ "Former Sen. Talent's wife joins Show-Me Institute". Columbia Missourian. Associated Press. September 2, 2010. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "About the Show-Me Institute". Show-Me Institute. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Think Tank Urges KC To Do Away With Earnings Tax". KMBC.com. 2006-05-24. Archived from the original on March 7, 2012.
  6. ↑ Weber, Tom (February 6, 2007). "Study suggests mayoral control for St. Louis schools". St. Louis Public Radio. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  7. ↑ Miller, Susan (January 18, 2008). "Bill Would Give Tax Break to Private School Parents". Columbia Missourian. Archived from the original on January 29, 2008. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
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