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 As of July 1, Physician Associates (PAs) in the state no longer face outdated licensing requirements that many say limited their ability to serve patients, particularly in rural and underserved communities.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 […]
Rick Scott Reflects on Florida’s Comeback and the Importance of Opportunity in America
Washington, D.C.-Florida’s economic collapse in the late 2000s was no small matter. With more than 832,000 jobs lost over just four years and housing prices cut in half, many Floridians were watching their version of the American Dream disappear. According to U.S. Senator Rick Scott, much of the blame lay in what he called an […]
From Grief to Government: Michigan Mom’s Journey to the State House
When Jamie Thompson first stepped into nursing school at 28, she had no idea she would one day be walking the halls of the Michigan State Capitol. Like many working moms, her life was full: raising three kids, supporting her husband’s small business, and eventually helping care for her grandchildren. Politics wasn’t on her radar, […]
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Makes Tax Cuts Permanent, Spurs Small Business Growth
In a rare moment of sweeping legislative consensus, Congress passed what supporters are calling a game-changing economic package that makes the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent. The legislation, nicknamed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” was signed into law on July 4 by President Donald Trump, solidifying a wide range of tax breaks […]
From the Gridiron to Motivational Speaker: Ron Freeman’s Journey to Rethink Race in America
Former NFL player Ron Freeman has lived a life marked by contrast, division and unity, rejection and acceptance, hardship and opportunity. Today, he’s using that journey to help Americans take a second look at how we talk about race and how far we’ve come. Growing up in Missouri’s “Little Dixie” during the tail end of […]
Pentagon Spending Under the Microscope: Wasteful Costs Raise Eyebrows Amid Push for $2 Trillion in Cuts
As the national debt continues to rise, policymakers and fiscal watchdogs are turning their attention to the Department of Defense (DoD) a federal behemoth with a $2 trillion budget and nearly 3 million employees. While national security remains a top priority, critics say the Pentagon’s sprawling bureaucracy has become a magnet for wasteful spending. Jeremiah […]
Border Policy Shift Spurs Reform in Child Placement System, Vetting Measures Tightened
When most people picture the U.S.-Mexico border, they often think of agents in green uniforms patrolling the desert or guarding sections of the wall. But what many don’t realize is that border enforcement is a multi-agency operation, one that goes far beyond just Border Patrol. Few people understand this better than Chief Chris Clem. A […]
From Road Dreams to Real Roads: How One Entrepreneur is Building More Than Just Infrastructure
We’ve all driven past road construction sites and seen crews busy at work, maybe slowed down for the cones or watched a concrete mixer spin. But rarely do we stop to consider the people behind those projects, especially those who dream of owning the very businesses making these roads a reality. Justin Mannina is one […]
