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NEWS
April 20, 2026
“LET AMERICA BUILD”
WASHINGTON DC — With energy costs rising at a time when energy demand is going through the roof, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines steps that should be taken to meet this demand and make energy more affordable for American families and businesses in the coming years.
April 17, 2026
E&C Chairman Guthrie Warns: Without Permitting Reform, America Will Lose the AI Race to China
WASHINGTON, DC – House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) addressed The Ripon Society yesterday morning, laying out the committee’s legislative agenda across energy infrastructure, digital policy, healthcare, and critical minerals.
March 27, 2026
Tillis Delivers Straight Talk on Iran and the Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Thom Tillis (R-NC) appeared before a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society yesterday afternoon, delivering straight talk not only about the war with Iran and America’s commitment to our long-time allies, but the ongoing government shutdown.
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RIPON FORUM
Volume 60, No. 2
April 2026
READ THE ISSUE
Let America Build
Bruce Westerman
By fixing the nation’s broken permitting process, we will enable our nation to do what it does best – innovate, produce and build.
The Triple Challenge Facing Data Centers and the Communities Where They are Built
George McCarthy
The construction of data centers brings new jobs and tax revenue. But it also raises questions about energy, water, and land that can’t be ignored.
READ THE ISSUE
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Creative Coalition
April 24, 2026
The Ripon Society and The Franklin Center will host The Creative Coalition’s President, actor Tim Daly, and participants in The Creative Coalition Arts Day delegation for a discussion on the role the federal government plays in promoting the arts.
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From The Ripon Advance
Pfluger, Carter applaud House passage of bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act
April 22, 2026
Senate passes Young’s resolution supporting World Quantum Day
April 22, 2026
Houchin-supported Rural Broadband Protection Act slated to become law
April 22, 2026
AI Children’s Toy Safety Act sponsored by Moore
April 22, 2026
Kelly’s measure amends Medicare policy for hospice patients receiving dialysis
April 22, 2026
Salazar, Collins offer bipartisan, bicameral bills to support caregivers in retirement
April 22, 2026
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TEDDY TWEETS
April 21, 2026
“We, here in America, hold in our hands the hope of the world, the fate of the coming years; and shame and disgrace will be ours if in our eyes the light of high resolve is dimmed, if we trail in the dust the golden hopes of men.” New York City March 20, 1912
April 14, 2026
“The least desirable of all taxes is the tax which bears heavily upon the honest as compared with the dishonest man.” Seventh Annual Message December 3, 1907
April 7, 2026
“The whole problem of taxation is now, as it has been at almost all times and in almost all places, one of extreme difficulty.” Annual Message as Governor January 3, 1900
READ MORE
NEWS
April 20, 2026
“LET AMERICA BUILD”
WASHINGTON DC — With energy costs rising at a time when energy demand is going through the roof, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines steps that should be taken to meet this demand and make energy more affordable for American families and businesses in the coming years.
April 17, 2026
E&C Chairman Guthrie Warns: Without Permitting Reform, America Will Lose the AI Race to China
WASHINGTON, DC – House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) addressed The Ripon Society yesterday morning, laying out the committee’s legislative agenda across energy infrastructure, digital policy, healthcare, and critical minerals.
March 27, 2026
Tillis Delivers Straight Talk on Iran and the Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Thom Tillis (R-NC) appeared before a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society yesterday afternoon, delivering straight talk not only about the war with Iran and America’s commitment to our long-time allies, but the ongoing government shutdown.
READ MORE NEWS
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Receive updates on latest commentary, and noteworthy news.
RIPON FORUM
Volume 60, No. 2
April 2026
READ THE ISSUE
Let America Build
Bruce Westerman
By fixing the nation’s broken permitting process, we will enable our nation to do what it does best – innovate, produce and build.
The Triple Challenge Facing Data Centers and the Communities Where They are Built
George McCarthy
The construction of data centers brings new jobs and tax revenue. But it also raises questions about energy, water, and land that can’t be ignored.
READ THE ISSUE
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Creative Coalition
April 24, 2026
The Ripon Society and The Franklin Center will host The Creative Coalition’s President, actor Tim Daly, and participants in The Creative Coalition Arts Day delegation for a discussion on the role the federal government plays in promoting the arts.
SEE MORE EVENTS
From The Ripon Advance
Pfluger, Carter applaud House passage of bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act
April 22, 2026
Senate passes Young’s resolution supporting World Quantum Day
April 22, 2026
Houchin-supported Rural Broadband Protection Act slated to become law
April 22, 2026
AI Children’s Toy Safety Act sponsored by Moore
April 22, 2026
Kelly’s measure amends Medicare policy for hospice patients receiving dialysis
April 22, 2026
Salazar, Collins offer bipartisan, bicameral bills to support caregivers in retirement
April 22, 2026
READ MORE
TEDDY TWEETS
April 21, 2026
“We, here in America, hold in our hands the hope of the world, the fate of the coming years; and shame and disgrace will be ours if in our eyes the light of high resolve is dimmed, if we trail in the dust the golden hopes of men.” New York City March 20, 1912
April 14, 2026
“The least desirable of all taxes is the tax which bears heavily upon the honest as compared with the dishonest man.” Seventh Annual Message December 3, 1907
April 7, 2026
“The whole problem of taxation is now, as it has been at almost all times and in almost all places, one of extreme difficulty.” Annual Message as Governor January 3, 1900
READ MORE