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Op-ed: Want To Help Immigrants? Reform Occupational Licensing Restrictions

Latinos are a large portion of the American electorate, and issues that are important to them will be a big part of 2020 election strategies.

Op-ed: Should We Focus on Highway Expansion to Reduce Congestion?

Variable tolling is an effective approach to reducing congestion. It would lead to a more efficient travel experience for drivers.

Op-ed: Block the misuse of facial recognition, not the tech itself

Joining in the public debate over facial recognition, presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has called for a ban of the technology.

Op-ed: The Right Way to Shape Our Low-Carbon Future

Limiting our energy portfolio reduces our options for achieving the ultimate goal of dramatically reducing carbon emissions.

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Op-ed: Unnecessary Regulation Headaches for Workers, Business Worst in these States

States should consider how they can promote business growth by creating purposeful and less burdensome licensing requirements.

Megan E. Jenkins Discusses Improving Public Lands Management On C-Span

Megan E. Hansen discusses the Antiquities Act and suggestions for how to improve public lands management on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal.

Op-ed: Is Big Tech biased?

If one thing brings Americans of different political persuasions together, it’s worrying about the direction of the tech industry.

Radio: Megan E. Jenkins talks public lands on Lars Larson Show

Megan E. Jenkins, CGO Research Director, discusses what can be done to balance national land and public need.

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Op-ed: Tax Reform Contributes to Utah’s Economic Success

Conversations about starting to tax services, which currently go largely untaxed in Utah, have been taking place for some time now.

Radio: Christopher Koopman on American Radio Journal

Koopman talks with American Radio Journal’s Lowman Henry about the impact of consumers on anti-trust actions against big tech firms.

Op-ed: How to Protect Monuments and Local Communities

The Antiquities Act gives the president broad decision-making power, creating uncertainty and conflict over how public lands will be managed.

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Op-ed: APPA Opinion on Electric Rates Misses Mark, Retail Choice Better For Customers: Academics

State regulation is no longer achieving its intended results. Competition is protecting consumers just as well as state regulators.

Podcast: Brian Isom Discusses How Policy Changes Can Reduce Wildfires

CGO Research Manager Brian Isom was a guest on the Next Round podcast of the Pacific Research Institute. He discussed wildfires.

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Podcast: Robert Krol Discusses Highway Expansion, Tolls, and Congestion

Dr. Robert Krol was a guest on Economics Detective Radio to discuss the policy paper he wrote for the CGO about urban traffic congestion.

Op-ed: National Park Entry Fees Are Vital

Entry fees play an important role in maintaining the infrastructure and ecological integrity of our national parks.

Op-ed: If you love forests, let them burn

The US has made strides towards the nation’s impact on the environment. But one place where we are failing is management of our forests.

The new identity politics

China is using facial recognition and a network of cameras to identify and track Uighurs, a Muslim minority in China’s Xinjiang region.

Op-ed: Want border security? Drop the wall and welcome more immigrants

In today’s border debate, there is a misguided sentiment that immigrants crossing the border are violent and should be kept away.

Op-ed: The US Biofuel Mandate Does More Harm Than Good

Despite decades-old industry promises that ethanol cleans up emissions, research shows these claims don't hold true.

Op-ed: Why are states chasing away robot dogs?

Sony re-released an updated version of aibo. The robotic “canine” is built for companionship, using A.I. to remember different people.

Op-ed: We can’t copy China’s game plan if we want to beat them to 5G

In the race to 5G, China is winning. The United States was slow out of the gate and is now playing catch up.

Op-ed: Why rent control won’t protect the poorest

Policies that increase the supply of housing are more promising alternatives that the state should consider.

Op-ed: Our Climate Solution? It May Be Written In the Stars

While many innovators have turned their attention to carbon emissions, some are turning to the stars for answers. Literally.

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Op-ed: Onerous Iowa Occupational Licensing Laws Limit Opportunity and Cost Millions

Allowing more people to practice their trade without bureaucratic requirements for licenses will only make Iowa more prosperous.

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Op-ed: Walls Don’t Stop Migrants, But Tariffs Might

Trump wants to build a wall along the U.S. border to prevent illegal immigration. But it’s unlikely he’ll receive congressional approval.

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Op-ed: The Wall Won’t Work

Will the wall provide the protections it is meant to? Research suggests that border walls are expensive and ineffective.

Op-ed: Licensing hurts, not helps, Utahns

As Utah’s legislators meet, they should consider policies that allow people to enter the workforce and contribute to Utah’s growing economy.

Determining the right strategy for handling general contractors

Op-ed: The right strategy for handling general contractors

As the Idaho housing market booms, complaints about substandard general contractors and shoddy building practices are on the rise.

Op-ed: Banning flavored tobacco and vaping products does more harm than good

California lawmakers have a goal to limit underage smoking. However, attempts to ban flavored tobacco are unlikely to curb youth smoking.

Op-ed: Act Now to Keep Housing More Affordable

Utah’s future economic vitality depends on changes that would make Utah’s housing market more flexible and more affordable.

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