Show-me Institute Podcast

Susan Pendergrass is joined again by Elias Tsapelas, director of state budget and fiscal policy at the Show-Me Institute, for Part II of their conversation on the sweeping federal legislation known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” They unpack what the bill means for Missouri taxpayers, including changes to the standard deduction, tips and overtime, education savings accounts, and higher education policy. They also dig into the bill’s broader fiscal impact, from the growing federal deficit to the implementation challenges facing state governments. Timestamps 00:00 Exploring the One Big Beautiful Bill 04:58 Tax Implications for Missourians 10:20 New Savings Accounts for Children 12:07 Changes in Higher Education 18:09 Federal Deficit and Debt Concerns Listen to part I: https://showmeinstitute.org/blog/economy/understanding-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-with-elias-tsapelas/ Produced by Show-Me Opportunity