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The United States Isn’t the United States Without Economic Dynamism
This article was originally published in Real Clear Markets The debt ceiling is over—finally. But what was missing in all of the partisan bickering? Front and center should have been reduced spending, or at the very least a spending freeze—and it did occur to an...

How licensing reform can boost U.S. workforce
This article was originally published in the Washington Times. In the United States, employers are still having a hard time finding the workers they need. This problem appears to be worst in the South. Recent analysis suggests that there are 2 million open jobs in the...

Help military families by passing universal licensing recognition
This article was originally published in the Washington Examiner. Every Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our country. But it should also inspire us to ensure that those currently serving, and their families, aren’t...

Make Iowa more competitive through occupational licensing reform
This article was originally published in Des Moines Register. Gov. Kim Reynolds is working hard to grow Iowa’s economy. By following fiscal conservatism, lowering tax rates, and reducing barriers to occupational freedom, Iowa is becoming more economically competitive....

Louisiana’s Universities Aren’t Living Up to the Mobility Hype
This article was originally published in The Center Square. I am a Louisiana native who recently returned to Louisiana after spending a few years away at graduate school. I’ve reconnected with old friends who work in the private sector who also recently returned after...

A New Hope: ‘Star Wars as American Religion
This article was originally published by The Hill. May the Fourth be with you! Today, “Star Wars” fans from all over the world are celebrating their passion for the multi-billion-dollar science fiction franchise created by George Lucas 46 years...

Is Every American Getting Licensed to Work?
This article was originally published in The Washington Times. Tedy Okech, of Boise, Idaho, has braided hair almost her entire life. She was told she needed a cosmetology license to open a braiding salon in Idaho, requiring years of schooling and training and...

A Texas-Sized Licensing Problem
This article was originally published in Caller-Times. When it comes to promoting the best possible environment for business to thrive and people to prosper, Texas gets a lot of things right. Unfortunately for residents of the Lone Star state, licensing is not one of...

South Dakota Should Take Bigger Steps on Licensing Reform
This article was originally published in the DC Journal. South Dakota policymakers have a lot to be proud of. Coming in at 2.3 percent, South Dakota has the second-lowest unemployment rate in the nation — slightly higher than Utah....

Bitter Occupational Licensing News For Our Sweet Home
This article was originally published in Montgomery Advertiser. I grew up in Etowah County and I’m home visiting my parents, and their two poodles, every holiday. Each time I’m home I manage to catch up with old friends and every time they ask, “You’re the...
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