Doctor Turns Away from Insurance Red Tape to Reimagine Patient Care
For pediatrician Dr. Chaminie Wheeler, the decision to leave the traditional healthcare system wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. After years of practicing in a hospital setting, she found herself spending more time fighting insurance rules than caring for children. “The two things really missing were care and time,” she said. “You end up sacrificing […]
Iowa’s ADU Bill Opens Doors for Families, Seniors, and Property Owners
Imagine wanting to help an aging parent by building a small apartment above your garage or creating a backyard cottage for your college grad who’s not quite ready to buy a home, only to learn that your local government won’t allow it. That’s the challenge many Iowans faced until this year, when a broad coalition […]
From Paratrooper to ‘Common Man’: Jimmie Smith’s Mission to Keep Fighting for America
When Jimmie Smith joined the U.S. Army at 17, he wasn’t thinking about politics. He just wanted to live out the adventures of his childhood heroes, like John Wayne and Audie Murphy. “I dropped out of high school and joined the military,” he said. “It was my dream to serve.” That dream turned into a […]
Faith, Freedom, and Familia: Rep. Monica De La Cruz on the Great Awakening Among Hispanic Voters
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz says there’s a “Great Awakening” happening among Hispanic voters and it’s changing the political landscape of South Texas and beyond. De La Cruz, who represents Texas’s 15th District, made history as the first Hispanic Republican woman to serve a full term in the state’s congressional delegation. She credits her success […]
Billions Unaccounted: Inside the DOJ’s Web of Waste, Duplication, and Hidden Spending
The Department of Justice might be one of the nation’s most powerful agencies, but a closer look at its operations reveals layers of inefficiency, overlapping programs, and questionable spending, all paid for by taxpayers. With an annual budget of $67 billion, the DOJ oversees everything from the FBI and the DEA to the Bureau of […]
Tennessee Speaker Pushes for School Choice, Fiscal Discipline, and Less Federal Dependence
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton says his state is proving that less government and more local decision-making can fuel growth, expand opportunity, and preserve taxpayer dollars. One focus for Speaker Sexton is cutting government waste and limiting federal entanglements. He cited Tennessee’s school lunch program as an example of how federal rules can lead to […]
Freshman Congressman Jeff Crank Reflects on First Months in Office
Colorado Congressman Jeff Crank says the weight of serving in the U.S. House of Representatives is something he feels every single day, but so is the excitement. Crank, elected earlier this year to represent Colorado’s Fifth Congressional District, has stepped quickly into his role on Capitol Hill. “It’s such an honor,” he said. “Every time […]
Las Vegas Entrepreneur Fights DMV Bureaucracy—and Wins
Las Vegas, NV — Few people get excited about a trip to the DMV. Long lines, confusing paperwork, and hours of lost time have made the department a punchline for inefficiency. But one Las Vegas entrepreneur, Rafael Arroyo, saw the frustration as an opportunity and turned it into a thriving business. Arroyo, who moved from […]
$800K and Parties and Empty Office Buildings: Can GSA Cuts Help Balance the Budget?
Washington, D.C. – With the national debt continuing to surge past $34 trillion, policy experts are hunting for realistic ways to trim federal spending. One target? The General Services Administration (GSA), a little-known but powerful agency responsible for managing government buildings, contracts, and services. While the GSA’s $61 billion annual budget may seem modest compared […]
South Dakota Cuts Red Tape, Expands Access to Healthcare with New Law Supporting Physician Associates
PIERRE, S.D. — A years-long effort to improve access to healthcare in South Dakota has finally paid off. As of July 1, Physician Associates (PAs) in the state no longer face outdated licensing requirements that many say limited their ability to serve patients, particularly in rural and underserved communities. For years, South Dakota law required […]
