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Pausing AI development would be a mistake. Congress shouldn’t meddle – for now.

Key tech leaders have been worried about AI lately. Bill Gates is scared. But the AI industry shouldn’t pause or even ease up.

The Debt Ceiling Is a Chance to Raise America’s Growth Ceiling

Hidden in the debt-ceiling debate is a question that affects every American: Is our economy doomed to slow growth and stagnation?

Driver’s Licenses for All Make Roads Safer for Us All

Why are politicians across the country working on expanding access to driving privileges? Public safety and assimilation.

America needs more than a wall to tackle the border crisis

With or without Title 42, it is inevitable that more people will come to this country. The real question is: What should replace Title 42?

Neil Chilson, Former Chief Technologist at the Federal Trade Commission, Joins the Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University

Neil Chilson joins the Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University.

Op-Ed: We should pay farmers to save the Great Salt Lake

This year’s snowpack hasn’t just been a boon for skiers. It’s a potential moment of reprieve for the drying Great Salt Lake.

In Response: Expanding driving privileges would benefit all Minnesotans

Policies like the legislation being proposed in Minnesota enabled unauthorized immigrants to get licensed without reducing traffic safety.

Research shows driver’s licenses for undocumented people improves public safety

Testimony Submitted to the Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee. Does granting driver’s licenses to undocumented people improve public safety?

What we should and should not do about kids and social media

The rise of social media seems to coincide with a rise in teenage mental illness and self-harm, Aubrey Kirchhoff writes.

ChatGPT, Obesity Drugs, Exoplanet Images, and Medical Miracles: The Most Amazing Breakthroughs of 2022

Derek Thompson talks to economist and writer Eli Dourado about the most exciting scientific and technological discoveries of the year.

Eli Dourado on Supersonic Jet Flight, Energy & Climate Innovation and Regulatory Hacking

Eli Dourado and Niklas Anzinger have a conversation about many things, including technology, innovation, and regulatory bottlenecks.

Job Makers Podcast: Josh Smith on Immigrants’ Role in Economic Recovery

Denzil Mohammed talks with Josh Smith from the CGO about his work to show the outsized impact immigrants have on the economy and our culture.

We Don’t Need the Government to Act on Big Tech

No one wants to live in a world where the whims of political power determine what is and isn’t the truth. Use markets, not politicians.

Prohibition is a bad way to deal with flavored tobacco

On November 8, 2022, Californians will be able to vote up or down a law prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products statewide.

Twitter Isn’t a Public Square. It’s a Coliseum

Is social media a place where everyone comes together to see what's happening and talk about today's important ideas?

Big Tech is still struggling to earn the public’s trust

Taylor Barkley met with Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino to discuss the results of a recently published tech poll.

Immigration scholar: Requiring cooperation with ICE doesn’t make NC communities safer

Immigration policies in North Carolina have been hotly contentious and, like the rest of the US, are patch-worked across its counties.

Strict immigration enforcement does not necessarily improve public safety

The heart of the nationwide immigration debate is about managing public safety and integrating immigrants — a delicate balance.

CGO Research Fellows Present Research to Congressional Staff

A cohort of research fellows traveled to DC with Mia Love to present their research to members of Congress.

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.

Commentary: Immigration as economic and workforce stabilization

Inflation has no cure-all. Research manager Josh Smith explains how immigration can help solve the problem.

Against the ‘Vetocracy’

How should lawmakers approach the veto problem? Will Rinehart with the Center for Growth and Opportunity comments.

Make Landowners Partners in Wildlife Protection

Megan Jenkins of the Center for Growth and Opportunity joins Caleb O. Brown and discusses landowners and wildlife conservation.

Conservation easements can help 30×30 goals, if we end this loophole

Megan Jenkins and Harrison Naftel discuss the one-year anniversary of the Biden administration’s “America the Beautiful” Report.

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.

Jim Bohannon Show 04-25-22

Will Rinehart, senior research fellow at the Center for Growth and Opportunity, talks about Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.

Florida Makes a Good Investment in Immigrants

On March 9, the Florida House passed the state’s immigration bill, SB1808, sending the bill to Governor DeSantis.

Remove Barriers to Productivity

The war in Ukraine and the spread of Omicron could hit supply chains and production, causing high inflation and low economic growth.

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.