Economy

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

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,