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Neighbors Episode 302: Strengthening Communities and Local Leadership - A Conversation with Matt Paprocki

2 months ago | spn.org | James Pinedo |Matt Paprocki

In a rapidly changing political landscape, local engagement is more critical than ever. While many assume that certain states are destined to be blue or red, the truth is much more nuanced. In our latest episode of Neighbors in the Network, we sit down with Matt Paprocki, CEO and President of the Illinois Policy Institute, to explore how urban centers shape state politics—and what can be done to restore balance.
Week in Review: January 10, 2025

Jan 10, 2025 | spn.org | James Pinedo

Alabama Policy Institute unveiled its 2025 BluePrint for Alabama, a comprehensive 30-point agenda designed to promote free markets, limited government, and strong families in the state in the upcoming 2025 state legislative session. Beacon Center of Tennessee released its latest installment of the Beacon Poll, a statewide survey of 1,200 registered Tennessee voters comprised of questions about the 2024 election results, policy issues, and more.
Week in Review: November 22, 2024

Nov 22, 2024 | spn.org | James Pinedo

America First Policy Institute’s America First Works (AFW) applauded President Donald J. Trump’s decision to appoint AFW Senior Advisors Linda McMahon as the next Secretary of Education, Doug Collins as the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and Matt Whitaker as the next US Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The Buckeye Institute delivered legislative testimony before the reconvening Ohio General Assembly.
Week in Review: November 15, 2024

Nov 15, 2024 | spn.org | James Pinedo

America First Policy Institute’s advocacy arm, America First Works (AFW), applauded President Trump’s appointment of AFW board member Lee Zeldin as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Cardinal Institute celebrated its 10th anniversary, noting how the liberty movement, and Cardinal’s presence within it, is truly worldwide.
Week in Review: November 8, 2024

Nov 8, 2024 | spn.org | James Pinedo

Caesar Rodney Institute celebrated the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress by reflecting on Caesar Rodney’s influential role in setting America on its path to independence through his early leadership, commitment to colonial unity, and progressive stance against British policies. Empower Mississippi announced that Kyle Mann, editor-in-chief at The Babylon Bee, will be a keynote speaker at Empower’s upcoming Solutions Summit.
Week in Review: November 1, 2024

Nov 1, 2024 | spn.org | James Pinedo

America First Policy Institute published a paper advocating for a skills-based hiring approach and moving away from rigid degree requirements. This shift addresses both the preparedness gaps seen in recent college graduates and the growing frustrations of employers with the limitations of the traditional degree-based system. The paper also proposes steps for governors and state legislatures to prioritize skills in public sector hiring, helping to build a workforce equipped to meet modern demands.
Center for Practical Federalism Scores Landmark Reform in Tennessee

Oct 30, 2024 | spn.org | James Pinedo

Over the last year, the Center for Practical Federalism has worked to educate state lawmakers and equip them with the tools they need to push back against overreach from the federal government. Their efforts paid off in a big way this spring after Tennessee legislators passed first-of-its-kind legislation requiring the Tennessee Department of Education to disclose all federal guidance it receives to state lawmakers.
Palmetto Promise Doesn’t Let Lawmakers or Judges Stop Them from Giving South Carolina Children a Fighting Chance

Oct 25, 2024 | spn.org | James Pinedo

Nearly 300,000 children in South Carolina live in poverty and lack access to a quality education. For many families, the difference between moving up in life and staying stuck in place is a good education, followed by a good job. Meanwhile, public schools in South Carolina are among the lowest-ranking in the nation. Since the pandemic, with the unprecedented wave of education reform across the country, some parents have chosen a different path for their children.
Week in Review: October 25, 2024

Oct 25, 2024 | spn.org | James Pinedo

Common Sense Institute released the Inflation Misery Index, an examination of the financial toll rising inflation is taking on households across the country. “The prolonged period of high inflation has taken a serious toll on the financial stability of Arizona’s households,” said Zachary Milne, CSI Senior Economist and Research Analyst.
SPN Reflects on Chip Mellor: A Visionary Leader and Champion of Liberty

Oct 14, 2024 | spn.org | James Pinedo

It is with great sadness that we reflect on the passing of Chip Mellor, co-founder and former president of the Institute for Justice (IJ). His dedication to defending constitutional rights and advancing individual liberty transformed countless lives and left a lasting impact on the American legal landscape. Under Chip’s leadership, IJ became a beacon of hope for those facing government overreach, championing economic liberty, property rights, and free speech.