FIGHTING FOR SMALL BUSINESS: MATT HEILMAN & KAREN KERRIGAN BREAK DOWN POLICIES, TAXES, AND ENERGY

On this episode of Open Range, guest host Matt Heilman welcomes Karen Kerrigan, founder, president, and CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council. Together, they explore how federal policy decisions impact America’s job creators and the families they support. Kerrigan discusses her work in Washington, D.C., where she advocates for common-sense policies that give small businesses the freedom to grow and compete. She and Heilman compare the ease of starting and maintaining a business under different administrations, examining the clear contrast between pro-business leadership and burdensome red tape. They highlight the benefits of the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes provisions to make vital tax cuts permanent, modernize air traffic control, and reform Medicare and Medicaid. The conversation also covers energy policy, focusing on the rollback of wasteful “green energy” credits and the positive impact of restoring traditional energy priorities. If you care about small business, economic strength, and protecting American opportunity, this episode of Open Range delivers sharp insights and honest discussion.