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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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

This article was originally published in Anchorage Daily News. In many ways, Alaskans have come through the COVID-19 pandemic stronger than ever. However, despite a resilient recovery, there are still some significant challenges to overcome — particularly when it...