Politics

The Lingering Workforce Effects of COVID One of the lingering effects of the COVID-era that we seem unable to fully shake off resides in the employment marketplace. The epidemic dislodged

Americans for Prosperity–North Carolina is signaling that the 2026 state legislative cycle is officially underway. The organization announced its first wave of endorsements on December 5, backing seven candidates running

Budget planning, education pathways, tax reform, and growth strategy take center stage ahead of the General Assembly Kentucky’s top Senate leaders gathered in Bardstown this week to preview the major

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 New Flashpoint Over Federal Tax Changes A debate over how—and how quickly—Arizona should adjust its tax laws to reflect recent federal changes is shaping up as an early flashpoint

A Painful Loss and Preventable Factors This OpEd is a follow-up to my last one, The Sound of Taps: A Brother’s Reflection on Sacrifice and Service. The more I think

A new leadership team is stepping into the spotlight at the Arizona State Capitol, as House Speaker Steve Montenegro announces a slate of key promotions and appointments that he says

A Fast Pivot After Election Promises As the 2026 legislative session approaches, a political storm is already brewing in Richmond. Despite months of assurances that Virginia’s longstanding right to work

Sen. Andrew Lang Looks Ahead to 2026: Accountability, Community Priorities, and a Push for Stronger Oversight As the calendar turns toward winter and Minnesota edges closer to the start of

Lawmakers Request Review of State Licensing and Identification Systems Leaders of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus are calling for a comprehensive investigation into the state’s driver’s license, REAL ID, and