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Commentary by Jerry Bowyer

Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ: Courage in Action, Stewardship in Practice

In a political climate where many conservative leaders admirably speak out against corporate activism, Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ is going beyond communications about the companies in the portfolios he has responsibility for—he is using direct actions. As chairman of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), Russ has become the first red-state financial officer to use the shareholder […]

Commentary by Jerry Bowyer

A Warning to Agricultural States from a Former Treasurer and Head of a State Retirement Agency about ESG’s War on Food

In Episode 107 of the Meeting of Minds podcast, former Nebraska State Treasurer John Murante delivers a clear and urgent warning: ESG investing is no longer just about energy—it’s about food. And unless agricultural states take action, they may find their own public funds being used to undermine the industries that sustain them. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: […]

Commentary by Jerry Bowyer

President Trump’s Executive Order on Debanking: Will Red States Follow Through?

Recently, President Donald J. Trump signed a sweeping executive order titled Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans—a direct response to the growing crisis of politicized financial discrimination. The order prohibits federal regulators from promoting policies that allow banks to deny services based on political or religious beliefs, and it instructs agencies like the Small Business Administration […]

Commentary by Jerry Bowyer

It’s a Big Beautiful Bill For Alaska: Unlocking Opportunity Across the Last Frontier

Alaska stands at the threshold of a new era, thanks to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This landmark legislation is revitalizing the state by unlocking its enormous natural resource potential and supporting modernization across critical infrastructure. From remote villages to the bustling port cities, the changes are already visible as investment […]

Commentary by Jerry Bowyer

Alaska: America’s Economic Frontier

Alaska is emerging as one of the most compelling economic frontiers in the United States—offering the growth potential of a commodity-driven emerging market, but with the institutional strength, legal protections, and infrastructure of a developed economy. For investors and policymakers alike, Alaska represents a rare convergence of opportunity, stability, and strategic importance. A Climate of […]

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Alaska Commissioner of Revenue Adam Crum & Prospr Aligned Announce Launch of The Frontier Economic Fund (NYSE: AKAF)

From overlooked to investable: bringing Alaska’s story to the national stage Anchorage, AK – Alaska, long known as America’s last frontier, is stepping into a new era of economic leadership. Today, Alaska Commissioner of Revenue Adam Crum and Prospr Aligned announced the launch of The Frontier Economic Fund (NYSE: AKAF), a new investment vehicle focused […]

Commentary by Jerry Bowyer

The Media’s ESG Mirage — Why Shareholder Votes Don’t Tell the Whole Story

In recent weeks, pro-ESG media outlets have been working overtime to spin a narrative that simply doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. A recent article by Paul Monies at Oklahoma Watch claims that the low vote totals for anti-ESG and anti-DEI shareholder proposals prove that shareholders overwhelmingly support these ideologies. But that’s not what the data—or the […]

Commentary by Jerry Bowyer

Blackrock Backpedals on ESG – What does that mean for you?

Bloomberg recently reported that Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has been embarking on a charm offensive in the state of Texas. Meetings with state officials, including the Lieutenant Governor, and contributions to conservative organizations and a significant shift in rhetoric away from earlier aggressive repetition of commitment to ESG and DEI all signal that […]