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Fusion Wariness

Nuclear fusion has long been hailed as the next great energy source, capable of providing nearly limitless power.

An immigration fix Democrats and Republicans can agree on

America’s immigration system makes few happy. This bill would be a vast improvement on the current green card system.

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.

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

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. These groups want to change 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.