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The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a wave of governors effectively shutting down their respective state economies. Certainly, the United States is in a crisis, one from which we may not see the light of day for weeks, and the economy has almost certainly...

The forgotten farmer has moved to the forefront of the American economy.

For as long as I can remember, the role of the American farmer has taken a back seat to many industries in our modern economy. In fact, two weeks ago, many Americans would probably admit that they...

After being blocked from advancing twice earlier in the week by Democrats, the Phase III coronavirus relief package, the largest stimulus bill in American history, has finally passed the United States Senate with an overwhelming vote of 96-0. Our original breakdown of...

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted every sector of life in Kentucky. For families who have students in, or who work in, P-12 education, the closure of schools has presented a unique set of challenges. How will students learn, and how will education policy sh...

As promised, today Senate Republicans released what is being called “Phase III” of coronavirus relief, representing the largest package. The total price of the bill is an estimated $1 trillion, includes the much discussed cash relief payments, small business loans, and...

A handful of reports, primarily circulated on social media, in recent days claimed that the United States Senate delayed a vote on a coronavirus relief package, with some even claiming that Senator McConnell took an extended weekend instead of being in Washington and a...

The U.S. economy is entering a period of uncertainty, as reflected by the unprecedented volatility of the stock market in recent days. It is unclear how long the global economy will be impacted by COVID-19, how much it will impact growth in the second quarter, and how...

HB1 in the 2020 Kentucky Legislative Session is a multi-faceted welfare reform bill. As has been the goal for many years now, legislators are looking for ways to reform Kentucky's many government services to help provide aid in a way that allows people to get to a plac...

A few weeks ago our organization released our latest report, "Economic Impacts of School Choice in Kentucky. This report aimed to quantify the potential positive economic impacts of bringing charter schools to Louisville. The report relied on rigorous scientific studie...

As both state and federal lawmakers consider increased regulation and taxation of vapor and e-cigarette products, Pegasus Institute has compiled research and data relevant to the discussion. Below, we have a breakdown of some important and often overlooked aspects of v...