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Second Chance Occupational Licensing Reform in Wisconsin
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In Wisconsin, state law often prevents ex-offenders from working in occupations that require a license, even if they have served their time and the crime was nonviolent. Nearly 1.4 million Wisconsin have a criminal record. Over 6,000 people in Wisconsin are released from prison each year and reenter society. 52%…
View EntrySecond Chance Occupational Licensing Reform in Florida
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In Florida, state law often prevents ex-offenders from working in occupations that require a license, even if they have served their time and the crime was nonviolent. Nearly 6 million Floridians have a criminal record. Over 30,000 Floridians are released from prison each year and reenter society. 60% of ex-offenders…
View EntryBill would halt unnecessary licensing roadblocks for Georgia’s military spouses
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This op-ed originally appeared in the Savannah Morning News on February 28, 2024. Military spouses know they are signing up for a tough journey when they get married to a service member. Frequent moves and monthslong deployments come with the territory. But military spouses often face particularly unnecessary challenges as…
View EntryThe Senate Immigration Bill Would Not Have “Shut Down the Border”
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On February 4, 2024, the U.S. Senate released legislation as an amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 815 that reportedly paired border security reforms with more funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan after Conservatives in Congress refused to consider the White House’s stand-alone foreign aid request. Section…
View EntrySupport of Ohio S.B. 215
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Chairman Rulli, Ranking Member DeMora, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of Senate Bill 215, which prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to state ballot issues. I am Ken Blackwell, the former Secretary of State of Ohio and the Chairman of the Center…
View EntryThe Pitfalls of Same-Day Registration
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Introduction Same-day registration (SDR), the practice of allowing individuals to register to vote on Election Day when they visit the polling location, has gained traction in some states over the past two decades. First implemented in the mid-1970s in Maine, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, SDR has now expanded to 21 states…
View EntryFailures in America’s Wartime Leadership Loom Over Ukraine Anniversary
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This op-ed originally appeared in the The Washington Times on February 23, 2024. On Feb. 24, the Russia-Ukraine war will reach its second anniversary. As America enters a third year of proxy war with Russia, the leadership failures that have defined our engagement in this war cannot persist. Namely, we…
View EntryThe American People Can’t Afford Bidenomics
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The White House and its progressive economists have been celebrating – what they claim – is a remarkable “economic recovery.” However, the vast majority of Americans are not joining in the jubilee. There is a clear disconnect between the supposed economic upturn and the affordability crisis you face every day.…
View EntryDiagnosing and treating what ails the CDC
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This Article first appeared on Fox News on February 22nd, 2024. In a step that is long overdue, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will loosen COVID isolation guidelines – finally embracing a more practical approach that acknowledges how much has changed since the guidelines were last updated…
View Entry5 steps toward a fresh approach to health care reform
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This article was first featured on Fox News on February 21st, 2024.As the cost of living continues to be a crucial concern for voters, there’s an urgent need for candidates to present viable solutions for making health care both affordable and accessible. Here are five fresh principles for health care…
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