“Progressive” Democrats Introduce Agenda to Undo Economic Progress
The Congressional Progressive Caucus recently released its agenda for 2025 and beyond. While the proposed trillions in new spending and crippling tax increases come as no surprise, the agenda is notable for its total rejection of the constitutional and free enterprise principles that enable prosperity and have made this country great. If enacted, this agenda […]
Can Arizona Stop the Service Industry’s Grim Reaper?
Republicans on Arizona’s House Commerce Committee—with no help from Democrats—voted this week to pass an amended version of SCR 1040—now titled the Tipped Workers Protection Act—which would give Arizonans an opportunity to affirmatively defend restaurant and other hourly workers from an effort that will destroy the current system that rewards hard work and quality service. […]
The Stakes of Free Enterprise
“The record of history is absolutely crystal clear that there is no alternative way so far discovered of improving the lot of the ordinary people that can hold a candle to the productive activities that are unleashed by the free-enterprise system.” –Milton Friedman What is free enterprise? Free enterprise is the unimpeded, voluntary flow of […]
It’s Been 30 Years Since Food Ate Up This Much of Your Income
New data featured in the Wall Street Journal shows that food costs are eating up the largest chunk of Americans’ budgets in 30 years. According to the most recent data from the US Department of Agriculture, Americans are spending a whopping 11.3% of their disposable income on food. Americans are feeling squeezed by the rising […]
BIDEN’S JOB APPROVAL ERODES FURTHER AMID ECONOMIC CONCERNS: POLL
The president and his allies have largely shrugged off polling that some point to as warning signs for his reelection bid — as concerns about the economy and other issues continue to circulate. Just a third of voters in the new poll said they approve of Biden’s handling of the economy, down three points from October, while 67 percent […]
AMERICANS HOLD GRIM VIEW OF ECONOMY
First-ever Sawyer Business School/USA TODAY poll shows that despite declining inflation rate, 70% of Americans believe economy is getting worse, not better
As people move from big cities, Northwest rural communities see economic boost
During the pandemic lots of people relocated from big cities to small, rural places. In Waitsburg, Wash., some say that’s boosted the economy.
ECONOMY REMAINS THE PUBLIC’S TOP POLICY PRIORITY; COVID-19 CONCERNS DECLINE AGAIN
Increased focus on deficit reduction; Republicans far more likely than Democrats to view it as a top priority