Average gas prices (per gallon) nationwide— Dec 2016: $2.25 Dec 2020: $2.20 Jan 2021: $2.33 Feb 2021: $2.50 Mar 2021: $2.81 Apr 2021: $2.86 May 2021: $2.99 June 2021: $3.06

During the shutdowns, Patrick Pellet was forced to temporarily close the doors of his Charleston, WV restaurant, Books and Brews. Now reopened, he faces challenges due to the fed unemployment bonuses. His story -> youtu.be/iC0qpBCwlpE #wvpol #wvleg #wvlegis Senator Joe Manchin

The report shows the 26 states that have announced their plan to end $300 unemployment bonus have seen a 12.7% 🔽in unemployment. States that continue in the $300 bonus have seen a 1.6% 🔼 in unemployment thefga.org/press/unemploy… #jobs #unemployment Hayden Dublois

Are unemployment benefits the new welfare? Short-term assistance becoming long-term 'trap,' report warns foxbusiness.com/politics/unemp… #FoxBusiness

NEW: Our latest research at The FGA shows that Governor Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s decision to end the unemployment bonus in Arkansas has increased work search participation, created jobs, and reduced unemployment spending. Read more here: thefga.org/paper/arkansas…

America’s Tamyra Mensah-Stock won gold at Tokyo in wrestling: “I love representing the US. I freakin love living there. I love it and I’m so happy I get to represent U.S.A!”

Latest small business survey: • Number of businesses who can’t fill job openings hit 48-year high • Most report having to raise prices • Number raising wages near a record-high • Sales expectations, business outlook, and earning trends are plummeting

Since opting out of the federal unemployment bonus programs, AR has seen… ✅Unemployment spending DOWN ✅Arkansans registering for work UP ✅160K NEW hires ✅2,500 new hires reported EVERY DAY finance.yahoo.com/news/fga-resea… #arpx #arleg

Oh — requiring government issued ID reduces fraud and isn’t racist? Good to know. 😇

"This bill is about finding a way to interfere with election laws in other states while end-running elected officials and voters. Let’s be clear: Democrats who support #HR4 aren’t pushing for progress. They’re pushing for a power grab. " cnsnews.com/commentary/kat… Katie Rodgers

Since Governor Greg Gianforte opted Montana out of the extra federal unemployment $300 bonuses: - 85% increase in new hires per day - Unemployment spending down ~90% - Montana revenue collections have exploded thefga.org/paper/montana-… #unemployment #jobs #mtpol #mtleg

From our ⁦The FGA⁩ CEO ⁦Tarren Bragdon:⁩ Pandemic unemployment benefits end today. Why that's good for workers and the economy. - ⁦USA TODAY⁩ apple.news/Aiya8Q0iRT-a_z…

"Texas legislators are taking a stand against D.C.'s unconstitutional attempts to federalize elections by passing reforms that protect the rights of Texans and their voice in #elections." Thank you Senator Bryan Hughes Texas Senate Republican Caucus Texas House Republican Caucus thefga.org/press/fga-appl…

Good Morning to everyone except those who spent last night at a $35,000 per person event with unmasked celebrity hypocrites wearing a tacky dress to fight “wealth inequality”.

"Big government, lax security, and more red tape — this is what you expect to find in places like New York City or Oakland, not the great Old Dominion... Virginians want to get back to the “Virginia Way” — the way of #liberty." realclearpolicy.com/articles/2021/… Katie Rodgers #VApol

Stimulus. Unemployment “bonus”. Extra child tax credit. Medicaid for all. 30% food stamp increase. Suspended work requirement. In the last 18 months…and people wonder why no one is working?

Rate of inflation (annualized)— 2017: 2.1% 2018: 1.9% 2019: 2.3% 2020: 1.3% 2021 (so far): 6.5%

Annualized inflation under recent presidents— Bill Clinton: 2.6% George W Bush: 2.4% Barack Obama: 1.8% Donald Trump: 1.9% Joe Biden: 7.4%

WATCH: Senior Director of Federal Affairs @Stew_Whitson testify before House Committee on Small Business on the 'Bidenbucks' threat! Federal agencies like the SBA should not exceed their role and involve themselves in swing states with get-out-the-vote schemes to indirectly campaign for Biden.

The Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo is an opportunity to finally fix the crushing power of the administrative state! Senior Director of Federal Affairs @Stew_Whitson explains. ⤵️ #ChevronDoctrine #Congress