economy
Did the war on poverty fail?
In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared war on poverty, asserting that additional efforts were necessary to “strike down all the barriers” that kept many from taking advantage of increasing economic opportunities. As Johnson explained, the war…
Introducing Mississippi Momentum: A Blueprint for…
Too many young people still leave Mississippi to chase opportunities elsewhere. MCPP is on a…
Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 2/20/26
State and local taxes and spending Mesabi Tribune: School officials beat the drum on seasonal…
Establish statewide standards for agricultural tourism…
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the…
It’s the per capita GDP, stupid
Last week, the Star Tribune published an op ed on how to grow Minnesota’s economy. It was pretty…
Could the 2026 session deliver long over-due childcare licensing reform?
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) — formerly part of the Department of Human Services (DHS) — presented its new proposed childcare licensing standards before the House Children and Families Finance and…
Missouri Doesn’t Have To Be Kansas
A version of the following commentary appeared in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. In his January 30…
Another Step for Improving Missouri’s Licensing Regime
In occupational licensing, Missouri has been ahead of the curve. In 2020, the state established a…
Credit Card Price Controls Aren’t a Shortcut to…
When costs rise and families feel squeezed, Washington’s reflex is always the same: cap prices,…
New Certificate of Need Law – A Small Free Market Win
A small win for freedom in Mississippi! Governor Tate Reeves recently signed HB3, a law that…
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