


New California licensing reform should go further for workers
This article was originally published in the Orange County Register California’s new licensing reform law is a step in the right direction, but state lawmakers should make it easier for workers of all backgrounds to move here – not just those who are the spouses of...
Unnecessary licensing laws contribute to Iowa’s worker shortages
This article was originally published in the Gazette Professional regulations, like occupational licensing, often discourage work by making it harder to enter professions. As the economy recovers from the pandemic, businesses across Iowa are struggling to fill job...
‘Tax the Rich’ Mantra Is Rooted in Sociology, Not Economics
This article was originally published in Real Clear Politics Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s recent Met Gala dress sparked a renewed conversation on the perceived fairness of “the rich” paying their “fair share” in taxes. This leads to questions about who decides...