Jordan Roberts, Author at The Locker Room

Jordan joined the Locke Foundation in the summer of 2018 as Health Care Policy Analyst. He analyzes state and national health policy issues with an eye toward removing government barriers and instead infusing health care with free-market solutions that encourage competition, expand access to quality care, and lower costs.

Jordan is a Charlotte native. He holds two Political Science degrees from Appalachian State University: a B.S. in American Government and an M.A. in American Politics.

Jordan was a legislative intern for U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis and a research intern for the John Locke Foundation.

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JLF Submits Public Comments on Proposal for Harmful Business Rules

“Adding more and more red tape to an economy is like adding more and more bricks to the trunk of your car. Over time the engine loses fuel efficiency, the car can’t go as fast, and it takes longer and longer and costs more and more to reach mileposts than before.

Jordan Roberts, November 9, 2020
Candidate question: The N.C. Division of Employment Security was slow to respond to millions of unemployment insurance claims filed this year in response to the pandemic. How could such a logjam in the face of a future crisis be avoided?

Transparency, planning, and follow through. State leaders should give businesses more than a few hours’ notice, so they could figure out ways to keep or sustain employees. Also, the Employment Security Commission was not adequately prepared to handle the volume of applications. The people who were thrown into unemployment through…

Jordan Roberts, October 30, 2020
Candidate question: Should localities and municipalities have the ability to enact laws that differ from N.C. legislation?

We do not believe so. Localities should not be allowed to pass legislation that runs counter to those passed by the General Assembly. Situations like the HB2 fiasco are bound to happen when this occurs. Allowing municipalities to pass inconsistent laws also leads to a variety of problems including local…

Jordan Roberts, October 30, 2020
Candidate Question: What can be done to bring down healthcare costs and help all NC citizens receive coverage?

In order to bring down health care costs in NC, the state legislature needs to focus on both supply-side and demand-side health care reforms. Here is a list of possible supply-side reforms: Create a system for recognizing out-of-state health care licenses. Codify an inclusive definition of telehealth practices and…

Jordan Roberts, October 29, 2020
Candidate Question: Is a national health insurance plan for all Americans a good idea? Why or why not?

We do not support a national health insurance plan. A single-payer health care system would shift one-fifth of GDP into government spending. The federal government would have a monopoly on the administration of health care. Strict controls on the supply and spending in health care could lead to rationing of…

Jordan Roberts, October 29, 2020
Candidate Question: Is the current flexibility given to the state’s schools to reopen a good idea?

School reopening should be a decision made by each school district, the elected body in the best position to evaluate the groups most and least at risk, health and safety protocols that work, and analyze the costs, risks, and benefits to their district, students, parents, and teachers. To see more…

Jordan Roberts, October 29, 2020
Candidate Question: How should Governor Cooper have handled the Coronavirus response differently?

We believe the Governor should have taken a regional approach by allowing schools and businesses to remain open in areas with very low infection outbreaks rather than a blanket approach. He should have applied the same standard to high-risk populations; allowed those at very low risk of infection to continue…

Jordan Roberts, October 28, 2020
Candidate Question: Did the state’s executive branch overstep its authority or act in the interest of public health?

Governor Cooper absolutely overstepped his authority. The emergency management authority was never intended to extend for months and he completely ignored constitutional requirements to confer and consult with the Council of State. Cooper took complete control of the response, and for that reason, he owns the consequences of the…

Jordan Roberts, October 28, 2020

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Jordan Roberts

Health Policy Analyst

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