FreedomFest 2025

California has long been a trendsetter for progressive policies, but its rapid adoption of high taxes, excessive regulations, and energy mandates has created a blueprint for failure rather than prosperity. In this eye-opening session, we’ll dive into the lessons other states can learn from California’s policy missteps, from the impact of bureaucratic overreach to the consequences of a burgeoning cost of living. With a focus on how to protect freedom and liberty in the face of these challenges, this conversation will equip policymakers and citizens alike with the knowledge needed to keep these “California ideas” from creeping into their own states. By exploring the dangers of overregulation and the power of fostering an entrepreneurial, low-tax environment, this session will offer actionable insights into safeguarding your state from the Left Coast's costly mistakes.