Economy

A 232-Year Era EndsThe curtain fell quietly on a 232-year tradition as the U.S. Mint struck the last penny this month in Philadelphia. This ended one of the longest runs

This week, David Winston of The Winston Group breaks down the political path that led to the ongoing government shutdown — a standoff driven by expiring temporary Affordable Care Act

Public Sentiment Holds Steady Amid Ongoing ShutdownThis week’s Winning the Issues poll, conducted by the Winston Group on October 15–16 among 1,000 registered voters, reveals that despite the ongoing federal

Kansas lawmakers are exploring a bold shift in the way the state manages its retirement investments. Senate Bill 34, sponsored by Sen. Craig Bowser, would authorize the Kansas Public Employees

What’s Driving the Government Shutdown This week’s government shutdown, according to David Winston of The Winston Group, has been months in the making. The roots stretch back to March, when

State Representatives Teresa Martinez and Chris Lopez are demanding answers from the Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) after families in Legislative District 16 said the agency ignored them during two

Democrats Eye House Control in 2026 Midterms As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Democrats are weighing the possibility of retaking control of the U.S. House of Representatives. The path, however,

Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano sit down with Carly Walko, a mom, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who turned a personal passion for fashion into the thriving brand ThirtySomethingFashion. Carly shares how

David Winston, president of The Winston Group, argues in his latest Roll Call column that Republicans face an uphill battle in convincing voters of the benefits of the Big Beautiful

In this week’s Winston Group analysis, David Winston highlights troubling signs for Republicans on their signature issue: inflation. Despite new federal data showing mixed trends—producer prices down but consumer prices