economy
Economic freedom is worth defending — even when political parties forget it
Independence Day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of economic freedom as a core national principle. This is not a partisan claim. Economic freedom is not a Democratic or Republican value. It should be seen as an…
RGF on with Bob Clark for TWO fantastic interviews
On Thursday, June 25, 2026 RGF hosted a luncheon with speaker Tim Sandefur as part of the organization’s “America 250” celebrations. Tim signed copies of his book: “Proclaiming Liberty: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the…
With oil flowing, the economy’s “Golden Years” are starting
As global markets continue to adjust in response to international developments, one thing is clear: the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz marks a significant turning point for the U.S. economy.Oil prices are already down to…
Data centers often bring faster connections to world
For some users, microseconds count, so proximity is important; ‘We spent a lot of money bringing in a ton of fiber’ The internet may, in fact, be a worldwide web, but being in the neighborhood of one of its bigger nodes can…
RGF on the road/post mortem on ABQ City Council victory
This post will be a lot less policy oriented than normal. That’s because as the head of RGF, this week has been VERY busy. It started with a HUGE win at ABQ City Council on Monday night when on a 5-4 vote Council (again)…
Opinion piece: Report on economic development incentives is incomplete
The following appeared in the Santa Fe New Mexican on June 6, 2026. It appeared in other papers across the state. Recently the Legislative Finance Committee produced a report in which (to summarize the findings) they made the…
Food co-op seen as viable, more likely option than government-funded grocery store in Milwaukee
Co-ops take time but are sustainable and avoid government pitfalls With little evidence that government-funded grocery stores are a lasting and effective answer in America’s inner cities, talk is turning to a classic civil…
RGF President discusses AI data centers on “Powering America” podcast
In the latest episode of the Powering America Podcast, Paul Gessing, president of the Rio Grande Foundation, discusses data centers and energy policy in New Mexico. Gessing highlights the state’s potential for data center…
Opinion piece: SPEED Act would be a win for Left and Right
The following appeared in the Eastern New Mexico News on May 5, 2026, and in several other New Mexico media outlets. Federal legislation known as the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED Act)…
NH offers the lowest gas and grocery prices in New England this Memorial Day Weekend
Granite Staters can expect to have the most affordable Memorial Day Weekend in New England this year, as New Hampshire offers the region’s lowest gas and grocery prices, a Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy review of…
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