occupational licensure

This state has some of the most burdensome licensing requirements in the country, with some 64 low- to moderate-income professions requiring licenses, even door repairman have to get the state's permission to work. Luckily, Arizona Governor Ducey is leading the charge on reform.

Advocates for big government often equate expanding government with concern for the poor. But reality speaks to the contrary: Expanding government often has very harmful effects on the poor.