From the Swamp to the States- an ATR Podcast

When it's time to move, many Americans have to leave their right to work in their chosen profession behind until they've jumped through the necessary hoops to get a new occupational license in their destination state. Steven Slivinski with the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty at Arizona State explains why these restrictions are harmful, and how universal licensing recognition can unlock jo...

Less licensing, more jobs! R Street Institute's Shoshana Weissmann joins to talk occupational licensing, and deregulating labor so Americans can fight coronavirus.

Right on Crime's Julie Warren talks coronavirus complicating policing, threat to vulnerable people in jail or prison, as well as state criminal justice bills that have stalled, including civil asset forfeiture reform, drug sentencing, reducing recidivism through job training.

The Sunshine State is a beacon of great tax and free market policy. The 2020 legislative session saw more progress made, but not always smoothly, as some priorities were left behind. AFP Florida State Director Skylar Zander joins the podcast to talk occupational licensing, health care reform, improving the criminal justice system and more.

Nancy Pelosi & House Democrats went after citizen privacy & free speech with their coronavirus bill, highlighting just how at-risk freedom of speech is. Many state governments also have attempted to silence citizen advocacy. Matt Nese from the Institute for Free Speech joins the podcast to discuss these issues, and how to proactively protect citizen privacy.

Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance's Paul Craney breaks down what the Transportation Climate Initiative is, and how it will impact you and your gas tank.

Heritage Foundation's David Ditch joins the podcast to discuss the boondoggles & union giveaways driving up mass transit project costs - and why all American taxpayers need to pay attention.

In the latest From the Swamp to the States podcast we talk about vaping bans being pushed by Governors, Clean Slate and expungement for nonviolent offenders, and keeping government from ruining an innovative cancer treatment, with Mackinac Center for Public Policy's David Guenthner.

The Buckeye State is making progress for taxpayers, with some tax cuts, regulatory reform, and more. While setting some good examples, the state's Medicaid expansion and rising spending levels aren't examples other states want to follow. Buckeye Institute's Greg Lawson joins the podcast to talk all this and more.

Uber-aggressive climate policy hits the states, as New York passes massive carbon reduction goals & renewable energy mandates that threaten to drown consumers. Empire Center's Ken Girardin joins the podcast to explain what's going on as these policies spread at the state level.

Not every state legislature is out for the summer, we recap the latest action, and discuss how New Jersey avoided massive tax hikes and punitive fees on guns. Is it a sign of future battles among blue state Democrats?

Opioid taxes are a misguided policy too many states are pursuing this session in response to the wave of drug addictions and overdoses that has hit the country. Jacob J. Rich with Reason Foundation (Reason.org) joins the podcast to discuss what he's found after diving into research on the opioid crisis and state reactions.

Nebraska is considering a massive property tax reform package, but it includes big tax hikes used to tamp down property taxes. Will it work? Or turn into a tax increase? Platte Institute's Sarah Curry and Adam Weinburg explain. Criminal justice reforms finally pass in Florida, though some measures didn't make it over the finish line. We have a conversation with Greg Newburn, Families Against Manda...

Attacks on free speech at the state level continue to spread as governments look for ways to control how groups and individuals speak out on public policy and political issues. We talk to Erica Jedynak with Americans for Prosperity in New Jersey about the legislature's attack on free speech ahead of a vote in the State Senate Thursday (2/21); as well as an update on the Fight for 15's unfortunate...

Sal Nuzzo of the James Madison Institute discusses the most critical issues on the Florida ballot this November. Tune in as he evaluates property and income tax proposals, along with prohibitive measures, like a ban on offshore drilling and indoor vaping.

Taxes, the minimum wage, justice reform, and American energy. Listen as policy experts from across the country weigh in on more of the most important ballot initiatives this November. Mike Kraus of the Independence Institute tackles competing resolutions to fix Colorado's "damn" roads. Patrick Ishmael from the Show Me Institute addresses gas taxes and a proposed hike in Missouri's minimum wage. Br...

Free speech, energy, and plenty of taxes.  With  elections near, experts discuss key ballot measures.      Jeff Kropf from Oregon Capitol  Watch  addresses proposals in the Beaver State to ban grocery fees  and require super majorities  for tax increases.  ( 1:05)   Joe Coletti of the John Locke Foundation considers a proposition to constitutionally cap North Carolina's income tax.  (15:05)   Mich...