Public Affairs
Public Affairs
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The Time for Pension Reform is Now
Over the past month, Michigan and Pennsylvania lawmakers joined a handful of other states in passing meaningful pension reform. It’s high time for the rest of the nation to follow …
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How the Obama administration tried to use bureaucrats to crack down on free speech
During the May 18 meeting of the Federal Communications Commission, several protestors outside the building held signs encouraging the government to ban the Drudge Report and Breitbart. Some of the …
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On the Kansas budget impasse, look beyond the media hype to the facts
The impasse in Topeka over how to resolve the budget gap and whether to impose drastic tax hikes has captured the attention of both the state and the nation.
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Macron inspires France to rise
The national movements launched by France’s President Emmanuel Macron and the United States’ Donald Trump, ultimately culminating in their presidencies, provide an unparalleled view …
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Trump’s greatest first 100-day success
The Trump administration has undoubtedly faced setbacks during its first 100 days. These challenges include disagreement among Trump’s fellow Republicans regarding the repeal of Obamacare and his initial national security …
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Time for the FCC to stop regulating the net like it’s 1934
I’m into discipline Got a Bible in my hand and a beard on my chin But if I finish all of my chores and you finish thine Then tonight …
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After 500 years, civil asset forfeiture reform long overdue
Britannia begin to rule the waves in the mid-1600s. By the 1700s, the sun never set on the British Empire; it stretched across the globe. During these centuries, the …
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Make Iowa more competitive through tax reform
Iowa’s economy has many positive elements, from the diverse number of businesses and industries, to the productive workforce. However, as other states work to lower their tax rates and simplify …
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Talking vehicles save lives. Will Trump’s team support them?
Pixar may be a bit ahead of the curve in vehicle technology. As Lightning McQueen, Mater, and other vehicles in the Cars movie franchise talk with one another, in the …
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Administrative State Delenda Est
With the election of Donald Trump and Republican majorities in the House and Senate, there is no single issue in a more desperate need of addressing than the out-of-control administrative …
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Medicaid Expansion Fight Rages on After Obamacare Repeal Fails
Medicaid expansion fight rages on after Obamacare repeal fails By Rachana Pradhan 03/28/2017 01:18 PM EDT Republicans in Washington may be done fighting Obamacare for now. But in the states …
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Despite What the Media is Telling You, Tax Cuts Really Do Boost Economic Growth in States
Ever since enacting tax reform in 2012, Kansas’ efforts have received more media attention than any other state-level tax relief effort in recent memory. While the prevailing media narrative is …
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Drain the Swamp: ALEC Pushes for Civil Service Reform
When President Donald Trump promises to drain the swamp of Washington D.C., people cheer loudly at his rallies. But as we’ve seen for decades, firing government bureaucrats is easier said …
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Right to Work Hits Wall in the Granite State
Don’t expect New Hampshire to become a right-to-work state anytime soon now that legislation has failed to win approval. The senate approved a bill and, the new governor …
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One Woman’s Story About the Increasing Costs of Obamacare
When Kim Quade left her job of 17 years as a school speech pathologist outside Kansas City, Kansas, to work independently, she knew she would have to purchase her own …
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Low-Tax Economists Say Taxpayers Won Major Legislative Battles in 2016
In a midterm update of the “Rich States, Poor States” measure of economic competitiveness, economists for the American Legislative Exchange Council said taxpayers won some significant policy battles — while losing …
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Why People Are Leaving Blue States in Droves
Some Americans think state boundaries and the principle of federalism are outdated relics from the past. They couldn’t be further from the truth. New data in a report …
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A Constitutional Opportunity to Undo Economic Damage
Maine voters – by a margin of less than 1 percent – approved a 3 percent income tax “surcharge” on incomes greater than $200,000 for the purported purpose of funding …
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Public Pensions Out of Control in Texas’ Biggest Cities
Texas officials say the recession hit pension funds hard. But every fund manager in America was slapped by the same economic headwinds, or worse. The excuses don’t explain why Dallas …