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Many states have laws on the books that require people in certain professions to obtain a costly and time-consuming government occupational license to perform their job. This permission slip from the government is intended to protect consumers — but that often isn’t the case. Government occupational licenses frequently bar would-be participants from the market. They ensure that those who hold licenses are protected from the competition of those who don’t […]
We believe an open government is key to unlocking progress in many areas of public policy. Information empowers individuals to engage on issues they’re passionate about and hold those in power accountable. Consider the alternative: a government that operates largely behind closed doors. Without access to records, researchers can’t effectively study our criminal justice system. […]
By Greg Moore In a recent Monitor op-ed, Paul A. Levy does his best to make the case that a strong central government powered by high taxes is the best way to promote the general social welfare. It’s a veritable paean to higher taxes, complete with a list of seven ways to think about taxes that […]
At the beginning of this year’s legislative session, Americans for Prosperity – Tennessee set an ambitious agenda. We wanted to ensure our justice system treats Tennesseans more fairly, provide access to quality education for every kid, and create more opportunities for work. 2019 was more successful than we could have imagined! We saw policy wins […]
The Oklahoma House passed Senate Bill 361, legislation that supports free expression in higher education, and Gov. Stitt signed it in to law. As it stands, so-called “free speech zones” on campus restrict speech, limiting how, when and where students exercise their First Amendment rights. As other groups who share concern about this issue have noted: The First Amendment firmly protects speech in […]
The Americans for Prosperity – Florida team put the pedal to the metal during the 2019 legislative session. And the two months of hard work certainly paid off. Policy victories in health care, education, criminal justice reform, corporate welfare and technology are helping to keep the Sunshine State on the right path. Here’s a breakdown […]
On Friday, Trump doubled down on his failing trade war with China, again increasing tariffs that hurt American consumers. Just how much has this misguided trade policy hurt the economy – and what’s next for negotiations with China, now that they’ve walked away from the table? We’ll talk it through with economist Tori Whiting from […]
Proponents of the Export-Import Bank claim that the bank’s issuance of loans and guarantees to large companies is essential to international competitiveness and a thriving American economy. According to a new study from the Mercatus Center, that claim isn’t true. The bank has shrunk — for the better While the Senate confirmed new directors — which are necessary to approve massive loans — to the Ex-Im Board this month, the bank has […]
This week in Florida, the Senate passed SB 7070 to give more educational opportunities to families. Every child in Florida deserves access to a quality education, regardless of where they live. Florida legislators have worked hard to provide more options to students by passing this bill. As we roll into the final week of session, […]
