Tanner Jones

Tanner contributes to Cicero’s research efforts, focusing on regulation, workforce, public safety, and healthcare. He excels in writing op-eds, drafting white papers, model legislation, and conducting in-depth research reports. Prior to Cicero, Tanner founded Downballot Solutions, successfully managing local political campaigns across seven states. Inspired by Cicero’s core values of accountability, transparency, and liberty, Tanner finds purpose in his work aligned with these principles. He is motivated by his colleagues and holds a strong track record in politics and policy, winning 94% of elections with Downballot Solutions. A native of Edina, MN, Tanner went on to study political philosophy, economics, and classics at Dartmouth. He now resides in Austin, TX, where he pursues his passion for competitive powerlifting, holding numerous records and achievements at both state and national levels.  

Latest Posts by Tanner H. Jones


CEO
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Governors as CEOs

hospital
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  • Foundational Research

Restoring the Social Contract Between Nonprofit Hospitals and Taxpayers

AI
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  • Foundational Research

Policy to Promote Innovation and Protect the Vulnerable

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  • Regulatory Reform

Working with DOGE to Expose NGO Corruption and Mismanagement in Texas

AI
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Guiding Principles for State AI Policy

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  • Regulatory Reform

Confronting Regulatory Inertia to Unleash Texas’s Economic Potential

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  • Healthcare

More Laws, Less Freedom

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  • Foundational Research

Ranking Certificate of Need Laws in All 50 States