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Budget and Spending Reform

The Governance team tackles how to modernize and improve our electoral system to elect a government worthy of public trust, and addresses how to run a government and ensure effective policymaking. Specifically, the Governance team examines the issues created by unfettered government growth, mismanagement and waste of taxpayer funds, and how to restore the proper balance of power between Congress, the executive branch, and the judiciary. Sign up for updates here.

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Analysis Budget and Spending Reform, Executive Branch, Federal Government Affairs, Governance

President’s Fiscal Year ‘27 Budget Signals Turbulence Ahead for Annual Funding Process

Nan Swift April 30, 2026
Op-Eds Budget and Spending Reform, Federal Government Affairs, Finance and Trade, Governance, Pensions

Pension Reforms Are Working. Leave Them Alone.

Chris McIsaac April 14, 2026 Governing
Analysis Budget and Spending Reform, Federal Government Affairs, Governance, Restoring the First Branch

Don’t Let the “War on Fraud” Become Another DOGE

Nan Swift March 9, 2026
Op-Eds Budget and Spending Reform, Governance, South, State Policy

A taxing path to cost-of-living relief

Marc Hyden March 9, 2026 The Newnan Times-Herald
Op-Eds Budget and Spending Reform, Economic Mobility, Finance and Trade, Future of Work, Governance, Healthier Communities, South, State Policy, Thriving Families

Bizarre bills obscure Legislature’s quest to address unaffordability

Marc Hyden Feb 9, 2026 The Newnan Times-Herald
In the News Budget and Spending Reform, Federal Government Affairs, Governance

Broad, Bipartisan Support for a 3% Deficit Target

Jeremy Dalrymple Feb 2, 2026 Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
Op-Eds Budget and Spending Reform, California, Governance, State Policy

California’s Love of Taxes is Backfiring

Steven Greenhut Jan 22, 2026 The American Spectator
Policy Studies Budget and Spending Reform, Federal Government Affairs, Governance

Elements of Change: Building Blocks for a Better Budget

Nan Swift Jan 22, 2026
Real Solutions Budget and Spending Reform, Federal Government Affairs, Governance

Virtual Federal Budget Reform Forum: Recommendations for Congress

Nan Swift Jan 22, 2026
Op-Eds Budget and Spending Reform, Electoral Reform, Governance

Review of “Harnessing Unclaimed Funds for Election Administration”

Matt Germer Jan 16, 2026 Election Center

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