State Policy Network

SPN is proud to announce that Jonathan Small, president of @OCPAthink, is this year’s Thomas A. Roe Award winner. Jonathan has transformed Oklahoma’s policy landscape—leading wins on school choice, judicial reform, healthcare, and tax policy. He has built a strong team and…

Americans love their states. It reflects something deeper: the abiding truth that our identity and self-government began not in Washington or even Philadelphia, but in the states and communities we call home, writes @RayNothstine on.wsj.com/4ksyfwm

“The genius of the Constitution, and the Founders that designed it, was in placing power closer to the people through the states—creating a government that is more responsible, accountable, and effective.” – Madison Ray, SPN’s @FederalismWorks newsweek.com/america-needs-…

SPN’s Week in Review highlights the latest wins, research, and innovations from across the country. This edition features new efforts to expand educational opportunity, a legal victory for free speech, and insights on rising property taxes and stronger state budgets. Get the…

SPN’s Jennifer Butler (@jennifer_butler) writes in @NRO that the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is a powerful opportunity to renew federalism and return power to the states. Read her piece: nationalreview.com/2025/07/the-on…

An excellent defense of federalism. Definitely worth a listen.

Ed Feulner’s legacy is one of building institutions that endure and work for real change for everyday Americans. “Beyond Washington, he played significant roles in starting the American Legislative Exchange Council and the State Policy Network, both of which remain essential…

We grieve the loss of a giant in the liberty movement: Edwin J. Feulner. Ed's revolutionary approach to advancing ideas has changed how democracy works and America is better because of him. spn.org/a-tribute-to-e…

🚨Our fourth paper on ESAs from @firstdaypr for @StatePolicy is now LIVE! Here's a quick overview: Improving ESA Handbooks: A Guide for States...

This Independence Day, we celebrate a legacy of individual rights and local governance that has made America a beacon of hope for millions around the world.

Last call! Nominations for SPN’s 2025 Bob Williams Awards close tonight. Celebrate your policy wins like tax cuts or education reform. Don’t wait! Submit by midnight Eastern Time. Link in tweet below. Share your impact at SPN’s Annual Meeting in August: spn.org/bob-williams-a…

It's awards season at SPN! We invite our state affiliates to nominate their organizations for the best policy achievements of the year, with winners announced at our Annual Meeting. Deadline is June 25th: spn.org/bob-williams-a…

What do we want? More federalism. When do we want it? Since 1776.

"Energy is everything." SPN's partners across the nation are paving the way for reliable and affordable energy. They are doing the research, advocacy, and collaboration necessary to make sure our grid is secure and the best in the world. spn.org/articles/how-s…

.@StatePolicy is hiring a Director of Foundation Strategy to craft proposals and reports tailored to foundation donors and be a central driver of moves management and strategy for foundations. Targeting 7+ yrs exp. talentmarket.org/spnfoundations… #TalentMarketJob #LibertyJob

Are you a policymaker who wants to build a better ESA program? Take a look at our top eight policy recommendations, recently released in our latest ESA paper, written by @ClarkRimsza, @George_Khalaf, and Michael Clark. spn.org/articles/new-p…

🧵 📢 @StatePolicy's new paper lays out 8 key policy recommendations to make ESA programs clearer, fairer, and more family-friendly through improved rulemaking. Let’s dive in! 👇

A new paper from @StatePolicy highlights how Arkansas can lead the way on education freedom with clear administrative rules to boost transparency and consistency.

🧵 New paper from @StatePolicy @firstdaypr: Strengthening ESA Programs with Better Rules