Ben Murrey is Iowa Director of Policy and Research with the Common Sense Institute where he leads the research efforts of CSI Iowa to provide insightful, accurate and actionable information about the impact of public policy on Iowa families, businesses and communities. Prior to joining CSI, Ben spent over a decade in public policy roles at the state and federal levels, including as a U.S. Senate aide and as fiscal policy center director at Independence Institute, a free market think tank in Colorado. In addition to leading reports on a range of fiscal, tax and economic issues, Ben’s writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, National Review, Real Clear Policy, and more. His work has contributed to public policy change that advanced sound tax policy and free enterprise at the state and federal levels.