May 17, 2022

The New York Times: State Lawmakers, Step Up and Govern

Below is an excerpt of a letter to the editor by Aidan Davis:

The overarching theme that ties most of them together is that they are a default reaction among leaders who lack an ambitious, positive vision for the role of government. Read more

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Trust Reform is Needed to Protect States, Especially in the Wake of IRS Enforcement Cuts

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Trust Reform is Needed to Protect States, Especially in the Wake of IRS Enforcement Cuts

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