Pigs in the Creek
Why should we put up with this? Somali fraudsters stole hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars… and Minnesota politicians did nothing about it. We should expect better. Our elected officials need to be looking out for us.
Is This Fair?
Somali fraudsters stole hundreds of millions of dollars from Minnesota taxpayers. But the real scandal: Minnesota politicians did nothing to stop them. They just let it happen. Why?
Breaking Point
Bad policies can cost entrepreneurs big. Taxes, regulatory compliance, government fees — It all adds up. Paul Giordano of Well Groomed says many of his fellow independent businessowners are at their breaking point.
Spark
Some of the best business are created when entrepreneurs solve a problem. For Paul Giordano, that moment came when he couldn’t find a groomer for his pets. Now he owns two dog grooming locations. Instead of getting frustrated, entrepreneurs get motivated.
Governor Evers’ Final State of the State: Self‑Praise and Few Real Solutions
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers this week used his final State of the State address to take a victory lap, devoting most of his remarks to praising his own record rather than outlining meaningful solutions for the challenges facing Wisconsin. The speech echoed a familiar pattern: expansive claims about past accomplishments, vague promises about future priorities, […]
Wisconsin Legislators Send Issues Straight to Voters in January 2026 Floor Period
The Wisconsin Legislature was back in session in January 2026 prompting a flurry of activity. Three constitutional amendment resolutions were approved, and proposals to provide tax relief are moving forward. With divided government shaping the agenda, Republicans in the Legislature have moved their priorities while tensions with Democratic Governor Tony Evers continue. Against that backdrop, both chambers advanced a […]
Tax Cuts were on the Agenda for Georgia General Assembly’s First Month
The Georgia General Assembly kicked off its 40-day legislative session earlier this month. This session is a continuation of the two-year session started last year, meaning legislation from last year carried over into this year as well. Between the bills carried over, and new introductions, the General Assembly has seen more than three thousand pieces […]
Tax Cuts and Budget Fights Mark Busy First Week for Arizona Legislature
It’s the first month of the Arizona legislative session and fireworks have already erupted between the Executive and Legislative branches of government, with control of the branches split between Democrats and Republicans respectively. Across both chambers, legislators have introduced more than 1300 pieces of legislation, a record for this point in the session. Twenty-five bills […]
Governor Kemp Delivers in Final State of the State
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp delivered his final State of the State address on January 15. What were the major themes of Gov. Kemp’s address? Fiscal responsibility and returning taxpayer money back to Georgia taxpayers. The first priority policy for Gov. Kemp is a $1 billion tax rebate. This might sound familiar to Georgians because it […]
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Katie Hobbs’ State of the State Address
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs kicked off the start of Arizona’s legislative session with her annual State of the State address on January 12. While certain local news outlets characterized her speech’s themes as “centrism,” it’s clear Governor Hobbs sees the state’s problems as nails for her big-government hammer, as in years past. Based on this […]