Conservative Voices at the Humphrey School Event Series

Former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman joins us for a discussion of what he sees as Minnesota’s tradition of pragmatic conservatism and what lessons it might offer for Washington. Coleman will draw on his experiences as mayor of St. Paul and U.S. Senate to discuss how conservative principles and targeted government action can work together to address public policy challenges.

What is Donald Trump's economic policy? Stephen Moore argues that the President's reductions in taxes and regulations will boost economic growth, reduce inflation, and improve the standard of living of all Americans.

About Stephen Moore

Stephen Moore is an economist, author, and senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation. He co-founded The Committee to Unleash Prosperity and has written six books, including Trumponomics. A frequent lecturer on U.S. economic policy, Moore previously founded and led the Club for Growth (1999–2004), served as a senior economics writer for The Wall Street Journal (2005–2014), and advised President Trump’s 2016 campaign on tax and budget policy. He holds degrees from the University of Illinois and George Mason University and has received multiple awards for his contributions to economic thought.

Event made possible by the Minnesota Business Partnership.

Helping low-income Americans move up economically remains an important challenge for policymakers. This is especially true in rural America. Robert Doar, president of the American Enterprise Institute, visited to discuss today's conservative responses to poverty and limited economic mobility.