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Business & Economics

Basic Income Guarantees Would ‘Warehouse’ Poor, Not Propel Them

As Americans struggle to recover from a deep recession fueled by the COVID-19 crisis, and respond in horror to the violence in many communities following the death of George Floyd, economic inequality and lack of opportunity have risen to the top of the political discussion. Liberal voices like House Speaker ...
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Senate Strikes a Blow to California’s Smallest Businesses by Mandating Family Leave

As if small businesses weren’t hurting enough, California’s senate voted last week to pass Gov. Newsom’s proposal to mandate job-protected family leave for businesses with as few as five workers.  If SB 1383 becomes law, very small business would be forced to hold open a job for up to three ...
Business & Economics

California Should Deregulate to Encourage More Private Equity Investment

Private equity firms are an important source of financing for both new businesses and existing firms. States with more private equity investment experience more business start-ups, more innovation, and generally have a more efficient business sector. Fortunately, California leads the pack in job-creating private equity investments according to a recent ...
Business & Economics

Damon Dunn Talks Punting Poverty with Joe Thomas

PRI fellow in Business and Economics Damon Dunn discusses his new book Punting Poverty with host Joe Thomas on WCHV Radio in Charlottesville, VA.
Business & Economics

Damon Dunn Discusses Punting Poverty with Larry Marino on AM 870 The Answer in Los Angeles

Listen to PRI fellow in Business and Economics Damon Dunn discuss his new book Punting Poverty with host Larry Marino on “Politics, Issues, and Candidates” on AM 870 The Answer, KRLA Radio in Los Angeles.  The interview begins at the 37:45 mark.
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American Political Divide Enters Social Media

Political partisanship can be found in every part of society. What you say, or even what you do not say, is ripe for political criticism these days. It is no surprise then that social media, where a majority of the world devotes multiple hours each day, would be impacted, too. ...
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Wayne Winegarden – Empowering Entrepreneurs to Address America’s Health Care Challenges

PRI Senior Fellow in Business and Economics Dr. Wayne Winegarden joins us to discuss the latest study in the “Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity” series, which makes the case that future medical innovation will be hindered unless state and federal policymakers embrace health care entrepreneurship.
Business & Economics

Damon Dunn Discusses “Punting Poverty” on Andy Caldwell Show

Listen to PRI’s Damon Dunn discuss his new book Punting Poverty on the Andy Caldwell Show on KUHL AM 1440 in Santa Maria, AM 1290 in Santa Barbara, and K-News 98.5 in San Luis Obispo. The interview begins at the 22:00 minute mark. The Andy Caldwell Show · TACS062620
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PRI’s Hon. Dan Kolkey Quoted in Los Angeles Times on state executive orders

California’s mask order tests the limits of Newsom’s executive power By: Phil Willon Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order June 18 requiring all Californians to wear face masks came as welcome news to those in the state concerned by the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. Nevada City Mayor Reinette Senum instead greeted ...
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California Gas Prices Are Rising Again Thanks to Another Gas Tax Increase

Californians who are struggling to make ends meet during these tough economic times are going to be in for sticker shock come July 1:  gas prices will rise yet again. What’s behind the increase, you ask?  It’s not due to rising demand as people begin to slowly return to normalcy ...
Business & Economics

Basic Income Guarantees Would ‘Warehouse’ Poor, Not Propel Them

As Americans struggle to recover from a deep recession fueled by the COVID-19 crisis, and respond in horror to the violence in many communities following the death of George Floyd, economic inequality and lack of opportunity have risen to the top of the political discussion. Liberal voices like House Speaker ...
Blog

Senate Strikes a Blow to California’s Smallest Businesses by Mandating Family Leave

As if small businesses weren’t hurting enough, California’s senate voted last week to pass Gov. Newsom’s proposal to mandate job-protected family leave for businesses with as few as five workers.  If SB 1383 becomes law, very small business would be forced to hold open a job for up to three ...
Business & Economics

California Should Deregulate to Encourage More Private Equity Investment

Private equity firms are an important source of financing for both new businesses and existing firms. States with more private equity investment experience more business start-ups, more innovation, and generally have a more efficient business sector. Fortunately, California leads the pack in job-creating private equity investments according to a recent ...
Business & Economics

Damon Dunn Talks Punting Poverty with Joe Thomas

PRI fellow in Business and Economics Damon Dunn discusses his new book Punting Poverty with host Joe Thomas on WCHV Radio in Charlottesville, VA.
Business & Economics

Damon Dunn Discusses Punting Poverty with Larry Marino on AM 870 The Answer in Los Angeles

Listen to PRI fellow in Business and Economics Damon Dunn discuss his new book Punting Poverty with host Larry Marino on “Politics, Issues, and Candidates” on AM 870 The Answer, KRLA Radio in Los Angeles.  The interview begins at the 37:45 mark.
Blog

American Political Divide Enters Social Media

Political partisanship can be found in every part of society. What you say, or even what you do not say, is ripe for political criticism these days. It is no surprise then that social media, where a majority of the world devotes multiple hours each day, would be impacted, too. ...
Business & Economics

Wayne Winegarden – Empowering Entrepreneurs to Address America’s Health Care Challenges

PRI Senior Fellow in Business and Economics Dr. Wayne Winegarden joins us to discuss the latest study in the “Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity” series, which makes the case that future medical innovation will be hindered unless state and federal policymakers embrace health care entrepreneurship.
Business & Economics

Damon Dunn Discusses “Punting Poverty” on Andy Caldwell Show

Listen to PRI’s Damon Dunn discuss his new book Punting Poverty on the Andy Caldwell Show on KUHL AM 1440 in Santa Maria, AM 1290 in Santa Barbara, and K-News 98.5 in San Luis Obispo. The interview begins at the 22:00 minute mark. The Andy Caldwell Show · TACS062620
Business & Economics

PRI’s Hon. Dan Kolkey Quoted in Los Angeles Times on state executive orders

California’s mask order tests the limits of Newsom’s executive power By: Phil Willon Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order June 18 requiring all Californians to wear face masks came as welcome news to those in the state concerned by the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. Nevada City Mayor Reinette Senum instead greeted ...
Blog

California Gas Prices Are Rising Again Thanks to Another Gas Tax Increase

Californians who are struggling to make ends meet during these tough economic times are going to be in for sticker shock come July 1:  gas prices will rise yet again. What’s behind the increase, you ask?  It’s not due to rising demand as people begin to slowly return to normalcy ...
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