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Federal Testimony: Immigration Plays a Positive Role in Strengthening America’s Workforce

National Outreach Director Mia Love testifies before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety.

Stop freaking out about Elon Musk buying Twitter

Before we jump to conclusions about Elon Musk buying Twitter, let’s slow down for a minute argue Christopher Koopman and Taylor Barkley.

Welcome Dr. Richard W. Evans!

The Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University is excited to welcome Dr. Richard W. Evans as a Senior Research Fellow.

Love Wordle? You’ll hate the OAMA

Your iPhone may be getting a little less safe. Christopher Koopman explains why that is in an op-ed for Utah Policy.

The Power of Technology and Geothermal Energy

As a guest on the Political Perspectives podcast, senior research fellow Eli Dourado talks about the power of technology and tech policy.

A “vehicle for antitrust change” picks up steam

Will Rinehart, a senior research fellow, joined Marketplace Tech to discuss the American Innovation and Choice Online Act.

The Biggest Inventions of the 2020s: Cancer Vaccines, Flying Cars, Space Travel, and More

Senior Research Fellow Eli Dourado joins the Plain English podcast hosted by Derek Thompson in which they discuss techno-optimism in the 2020's.

Whiskey with a side of wildlife

The American West is known for its National Parks, yet grasslands remain largely unprotected. This for-profit and non-profit are changing that.

Refocusing on legal work options is the next logical step for Biden on immigration enforcement

Contributing scholar Daniel Chand discusses his research on ICE's IMAGE program in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Congressional Record Submission: A Breakdown of Assumptions in the Consolidation Prevention and Competition Promotion Act of 2021

Will Rinehart submits a comment to the Senate Judiciary Committee on the Consolidation Prevention and Competition Promotion Act of 2021.

Will Rinehart on Broadband Infrastructure and Inclusion

H.R.3684 – the House Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – includes a $65B kicker for broadband networks, Will Rinehart joins the High Tech Forum podcast to discuss.

The tech/innovation policy conversations we need

Getting government out of the way of innovation in many cases simply isn’t happening. Will Rinehart says the people who need to do that hard work are distracted.

Workforce development and broadband spending

How should success be measured in state-led efforts to provide rural broadband? Will Rinehart discusses with the Cato Daily Podcast

Endangered Species Act and Conservation

Research Director, Megan Jenkins, joins the Political Perspectives podcast hosted by Ryan Smith to discuss conservation and the Endangered Species Act

Americans’ attitudes toward tech and media

Senior Research Fellow, Will Rinehart, talks to C-SPAN's Washington Journal and callers about our latest tech poll.

Lowman Henry with Josh Smith on Funding Immigration

Josh T. Smith joins Lowman Henry on American Radio Journal to discuss a recent op-ed in The Hill on selling immigration visas

Selling immigration visas to cover costs

Research Manager, Josh T. Smith, joins The Lars Larson Show to discuss his recent op-ed in The Hill on selling immigration visas.

Josh Smith on payments for immigrants

Josh Smith joins Freedom Works Radio to discuss his recent op-ed in The Hill on selling immigrant visas to cover the effects of globalization

A policy lesson from Elon Musk

Getting policy right means engaging in the right steps in the right order. Senior Research Fellow, Eli Dourado, joins Caleb O. Brown of the Cato Insitute to detail a lesson for policymakers from a manufacturing titan.

Call for papers: What explains opposition to open immigration systems?

We invite research proposals that explore potential explanations for the opposition to immigration policy. Learn more here.

A better plan than giving $450,000 to each separated immigrant

In an op-ed for The Hill, Josh T. Smith plots a way forward for helping both separated immigrants and the U.S.

California’s regulations are hindering insurance provided wildfire protections

California homeowners face the highest wildfire risk in our country’s history. What can be done to address the issue?

William Rinehart Joins Todd Feinburg

Will Rinehart joins Todd Feinburg (WTIC) to discuss the congressional testimony from Facebook insider, what it means for the company, and the implications from the hearing. Listen to the interview below.

What can Florida learn from Arizona on immigration laws?

In an op-ed for the Orlando Sentinel, Josh T. Smith shows that Florida's hardline approach to immigration policy may actually backfire.

What does the whistleblowers testimony tell us about Facebook?

Will Rinehart joins The Lars Larson show to discuss a congressional testimony from the Facebook insider and what it means for the company.

Why States Should Allow Psychologists to Prescribe Medication

Five states have made it possible for psychologists to prescribe medication. What has been the affect on suicide in these states?

Federal Testimony: Additional solutions to help decarbonize the American economy

CGO Senior Research Fellow Eli Dourado testifies before the Joint Economic Congressional Committee regarding innovative decarbonization.

Utah can be a national leader on licensing reform

Utah Governor Spencer Cox ordered a review of the state’s occupational licensing laws. What does that mean and how can it help Utahn consumers.

Exformation – A Look Back In Time

Tune in to this week's Exformation episode where Will and Caden discuss their favorite moments and add new insights to the discussion.

Exformation – Regulatory Sandboxes

As innovative entrepreneurs push products and services beyond imagination to benefit consumers, regulations tend to fall behind.