California’s Costly Strikeout
With the start of Spring Training, and the regular season just around the corner, Merrill Kelly’s decision to sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks instead of the San Diego Padres is more than a baseball story; it’s a case study in how tax policy shapes real‑world choices. In a recent interview, Kelly didn’t mince words about […]
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 […]
What is REALLY Causing the Decline of CA, NY
Google founder Sergey Brin made headlines in early January after the New York Times reported that more than a dozen of his business entities and investments were moved out of California in the final days of 2025. Brin’s moves followed similar high-profile moves by other wealthy individuals, like Peter Thiel and Larry Page, in response […]
What One Big Beautiful Bill Got Right… and Where There’s Work Left to Do
A little over one month since President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) into law, the legislation continues to generate headlines, with leftist activists flooding town halls during the August Congressional recess and a new letter from the Congressional Budget Office providing additional fiscal impact estimates. Despite the continued anger from paid […]
Memo: State Legislature Protects Arizona From Becoming California
FROM: Citizens for Free Enterprise ActionTO: Interested PartiesRE: Arizona 2025 Legislative Session Analysis The Arizona Legislature adjourned its 2025 regular session on June 27. At 165 days the session was five days longer than last year’s session, but still significantly shorter than the record long session in 2023. Overall, legislators considered more than 1,850 different bills and resolutions. […]