Economy

Nearly 100 mayors from across Minnesota took the unusual step this week of publicly sounding the alarm about the growing strain state-level fiscal decisions are placing on local governments. In

Winston Group: Why Voters Are Still Focused on Affordability According to David Winston of the Winston Group, the current debate over affordability isn’t about a sudden political narrative shift—it reflects

The Economy Is Always on the Ballot In this analysis by David Winston of the Winston Group, a longtime adviser to congressional Republicans, one reality stands out: voters reward or

Short-Term Surplus, Long-Term Deficit Minnesota’s latest budget forecast from Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) shows a sharp divide between the near term and the long term. According to the forecast

Voters Say the Shutdown Wasn’t Worth It In this past Friday’s WG Discussion Points, David Winston of The Winston Group walked through the political fallout from the longest federal government

A Rally Turns Into a Rout What started as a promising day on Wall Street ended with a sharp reversal, as concerns over artificial intelligence profitability and fading hopes for

This week, David Winston of The Winston Group breaks down the political path that led to the ongoing government shutdown — a standoff driven by expiring temporary Affordable Care Act

Public Sentiment Holds Steady Amid Ongoing ShutdownThis week’s Winning the Issues poll, conducted by the Winston Group on October 15–16 among 1,000 registered voters, reveals that despite the ongoing federal

Kansas lawmakers are exploring a bold shift in the way the state manages its retirement investments. Senate Bill 34, sponsored by Sen. Craig Bowser, would authorize the Kansas Public Employees

State Representatives Teresa Martinez and Chris Lopez are demanding answers from the Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) after families in Legislative District 16 said the agency ignored them during two