Economy

Getting a Firsthand Look at Local Work For Wisconsin State Senator Patrick Testin, representing the state’s 24th Senate District isn’t just about legislative hearings and votes at the Capitol—it’s also

New National Report Ranks Michigan Among Top States for Opportunity Michigan is earning renewed national attention as one of the country’s top states for economic opportunity, according to a new

Willoughby Pushes Seasonal Gas Tax Relief for Maricopa and Pinal Counties Arizona drivers in Maricopa and Pinal counties could see relief at the pump during the most expensive months of

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

Michigan’s latest economic development announcement carries a message aimed well beyond state borders: growth, jobs, and innovation don’t have to be partisan fights. This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced four

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

Joe Kefauver sits down with Dan Swanson—attorney, consultant, and former general counsel of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee—to unpack the complex world of credit card swipe fees and why they’ve

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