(VIDEO) The Business of Government ...

Economic issues have fractured both the federal government and state government. Liberals and conservatives disagree about the best way to move past the current economic woes. Both sides claim to champion job growth.

With the parties in a stalemate, Hopkins Patch sought the opinion of those on the ground who actually create jobs—local businesses. We asked various small business owners one question: What do you, as a business owner, need from the government to thrive?