EconomyCommentary
The Right Solution for Puerto Rico
Finally, support from Congress for something other than a federal bailout for Puerto Rico or letting the commonwealth break its contracts and constitutional obligations. The… Read More
EconomyNews
Conservative Lawmaker’s Bill Would Push Back Against Obama’s Executive Overreach
Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., is still angry about the omnibus spending bill that passed through Congress more than two months ago. Buck is frustrated—not only… Read More
EconomyNews
3 Areas Steve Forbes Thinks We Should Tackle to Revive America
Addressing tax, health care, and monetary policy is key to ensuring America’s economic future, says Steve Forbes, chairman of Forbes Media. Forbes, a two-time candidate… Read More
EconomyNews
House Republicans Vow to Scuttle Boehner-Obama Spending Levels
The largest Republican caucus in Congress has thrown its weight behind a proposal to reduce spending significantly and scrap a 2015 budget deal. With that… Read More
EconomyCommentary
A Universal Basic Income Is Anti-Work
In a recent article, Richard Reeves of the Brookings Institution suggests that we should decouple income from work through a “universal basic income” based on… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How Oregon’s $14.50 Minimum Wage Will Hurt Those It’s Supposed to Help
Good intentions can produce terrible results. Recently the Oregon legislature passed an unprecedented minimum wage hike in effort to help workers within their state, but… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The Minimum Wage Killed 1 out of 11 Jobs on This Tropical Island
Congress is considering potential responses to Puerto Rico’s depression and fiscal crisis. Fiscal conservatives are considering whether outside oversight by a “control board” would force… Read More
Economy Commentary
It’s Time to Stop Net Neutrality Madness
One year ago, the Federal Communications Commission voted to impose massive new “net neutrality” regulations on Internet providers. The decision was made after one of… Read More
EconomyNews
Meet Business Owners Fighting San Diego’s Proposed Minimum Wage Hike
Following in the footsteps of cities in northern California, San Diego is weighing an increase to its minimum wage that small business owners warn could… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The Truth About Low-Wage Jobs and Robots
The Economic Report of the President reports that low-wage jobs in America have an 83-percent chance of being automated. Before you tell your supervisor to… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Obama’s Economic Report Mentions Freedom Once, Inequality 235 Times
The newly released Economic Report of the president from the Council of Economic Advisors mentions “inequality” 235 times and “freedom” just once—and that’s with respect… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How to Stop US Companies From Leaving the US
In his budget released earlier this month, President Barack Obama took some time to boast about his economic record, saying that “we rescued our economy… Read More
EconomyCommentary
National Debt Per Household Set to Total Nearly $200K in 2026. How We Can Change Course.
Spending in Washington is out of control. Accountability has disappeared. Federal programs run on autopilot. Policymakers identify endless new spending “needs” without ever evaluating the… Read More
EconomyNews
Business Leader Predicts Oregon Will Lose 62,700 Jobs Due to Minimum Wage Hike
Oregon state legislators, acting despite the concerns of business groups, have passed a geographically based increase in the minimum wage. Two of the state’s business leaders, speaking… Read More
EconomyNews
Five Years Later, How Much Gov. Walker’s Union Legislation Saved Wisconsin
Residents of one state continue to reap the benefits of a budget bill passed five years ago that has saved taxpayers over $5 billion, researchers say. As a $3.6… Read More
EconomyAnalysis
Crony Capitalism, Explained
You’ve probably heard the term “crony capitalism” used quite a bit lately. From the Export-Import Bank to government bailouts, there’s no shortage of examples. In… Read More
EconomyNews
Paul Ryan’s Reality Check: Conservative Reforms Can Happen Only With GOP President
On Monday night, Speaker Paul Ryan channeled the Rolling Stones and “Schoolhouse Rock” on Fox News’ “The Kelly File” to explain the concept of divided… Read More
EconomyCommentary
This State Offered Free College Education. Here’s What Happened.
Several politicians have recently been offering free goodies to voters. One of the most popular of these, oddly enough, is something that several state governments… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Texans Fight Back Against Ride-Sharing Regulations
Late last year, the city council in Austin, Texas, passed a new law requiring ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft to replace their current background… Read More
EconomyNews
Lawsuit Charges Unions Are ‘Unconstitutionally’ Compelling Workers to Pay Dues
An Oregon home health care provider filed a federal lawsuit against a union she claims is illegally collecting dues from employees in her field. Maryann… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Why a Growing Gig Economy Is a Good Thing
When you buy an antique on eBay or use Lyft for taxi service, you’re a customer in the growing “gig economy.” According to new research… Read More
EconomyCommentary
It’s Time to Throw Out Obama’s Spending Levels
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., met with the Republican conference last week to make a pitch on the shape of this year’s House budget. Ryan’s… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Almost Half of US Residents Still Pay No Federal Income Tax
According to data published by the IRS and the U.S. Census Bureau, 44.2 percent of U.S. residents paid no federal income tax in 2013 (the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
This Government Agency Offends the Constitution and Needs to Be Eliminated
A little-known federal government agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, imposes enormous costs on consumers and financial service providers through costly and unwarranted command-and-control regulation…. Read More
EconomyNews
Now That the House Has OK’d a Curb on Menu Labeling, the Senate Steps Into the Food Fight
The battle over the Obama administration’s effort to require convenience stores, pizzerias, and other eateries to list calorie counts for food offerings goes next to the… Read More
EconomyNews
Over Governor’s Veto, West Virginia Becomes 26th State to Pass Right-to-Work
West Virginia Republicans overrode a veto by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Friday, successfully passing right-to-work. Tomblin, a Democrat, vetoed the measure Thursday after expressing… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Cartoon: Obama’s Crippling Mountain of Debt
Kim Holmes wrote earlier this week on the president’s budget plan. President Barack Obama’s $4.1 trillion budget plan is out. Alas, it’s more of the… Read More
EconomyNews
House Conservatives: Budget Using Boehner-Obama Spending Levels Is Unacceptable
House conservatives are closing ranks as the next battle over the federal budget looms. They’re pushing Republican leadership for a budget that lowers the top-line spending… Read More
EconomyCommentary
There’s an Alternative to the Boehner-Obama Budget Deal (and It’ll Save Billions)
President Barack Obama released his final budget this week. It’s a budget that embraces the spending agreement Obama negotiated with outgoing House Speaker John Boehner last… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The Delusion Behind Obama’s Budget
President Barack Obama’s $4.1 trillion budget plan is out. Alas, it’s more of the same. It calls for raising taxes but does nothing to rein… Read More
