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February 24, 2026

Pennsylvania’s Comeback is the Story of America First

As Pennsylvanians join their countrymen in looking ahead to President Trump’s State of the Union address, the Keystone State stands as a shining example of his second-term triumphs. In the thirteen months since his 2025 inauguration, the Trump administration has implemented America First policies that have ignited an economic boom in Pennsylvania, attracting massive investments, creating tens of thousands of jobs, and slashing energy costs for families. These achievements show the America First agenda is delivering real prosperity for Pennsylvanians and all Americans.
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February 23, 2026

Arizona Advances Secure, Citizen-Driven Election Policy

Washington, D.C.—The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from Kimmie Dillon, Chair of AFPI’s Arizona Chapter, regarding Arizona lawmakers’ advancement of, the “Arizona Secure Elections Act.” The proposed constitutional amendment affirms that only U.S. citizens may register to vote in Arizona elections. It also prohibits foreign contributions in state campaigns, requires government-issued identification to cast a ballot that is available free of charge, and promotes timely and orderly election administration.
Op-Ed
February 23, 2026

How Tax Relief, Border Security, and Housing Reform are Helping Floridians

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Growing up in a small blue-collar town in New Jersey, life was simple, but it wasn’t easy. My dad worked in a factory, and my mom stayed home to raise my three sisters and me. We weren’t handed anything. If we wanted something, we had to work for it.

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Commentary | February 23, 2026

We Should All Fan the Flames of Patriotism, Especially When it’s Hard
Commentary | February 23, 2026

America’s Civics Crisis—and Opportunity

School children across America had off last Monday for a holiday known as Presidents Day, but which is still officially called Washington’s Birthday. Without George Washington, the American Revolution may not have happened and certainly would not have succeeded.

Expert Insights | February 23, 2026

Department of Education Finds California in Violation of Parental Access Law

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), signed into law in 1974, prevents schools from releasing sensitive information regarding students to third parties and guarantees the rights of parents to “inspect and review the educational records of their children.”

Expert Insights | February 23, 2026

How a Compact Restores Public Trust in American Higher Education

Americans have lost faith in their institutions of higher education. According to Gallup, only 42% of Americans expressed confidence in American higher education in 2025, down from 57% in 2015 and up only slightly from 36% in 2023 and 2024. Findings from the Pew Research Center confirm this trend: a 2025 poll found 70% of Americans believe higher education is “going in the wrong direction,” up from 56% in 2020. Only 28% think higher education is “going in the right direction,” down from 38% in 2020.
Op-Ed | February 23, 2026

Mining Built Minnesota’s Past – It Can Help Build Our Future, Too
Op-Ed | February 22, 2026

The Truth About Mexico’s Cartel Wars

To understand the latest disturbing spasm of violence in Mexico, it helps to go back six years to an ultra-wealthy colonia called Lomas de Chapultepec, near the heart of Mexico City.

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