EconomyCommentary
US Falling Behind on Trade, While Japan and EU Thrive
European Union and Japanese leaders recently met in Brussels to further negotiations for a free trade agreement. As the EU and Japan work together to… Read More
EconomyCommentary
This Easy Fix Will Create New Flexibility for American Workers
So-called “comp time” is commonplace for government workers, but not so much among low-income workers in the private sector. The reason? The government prohibits it…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
Trump’s Disappointing Flip-Flop on the Export-Import Bank
President Donald Trump has apparently changed his mind about eliminating the crony Export-Import Bank, opting to “reform” the swamp rather than drain it. As bad… Read More
EconomyNews
Scott Walker Deals Another Blow to Big Labor in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker signed legislation that prevents local governments from requiring contractors to hire union labor for publicly funded construction projects. Walker signed… Read More
EconomyCommentary
New Data Show That Ignorance of US Tax Policy Fuels Leftward Sentiments
With federal Tax Day now here, taxes have been on many people’s minds and have featured in a few recent public opinion studies. A study… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Where Do Your Tax Dollars Go?
When Americans file their taxes, it’s natural to wonder, “Where do my tax dollars go? What do they fund? And what don’t they fund?” According… Read More
EconomyNews
Conservative Says Trump’s Export-Import Bank Nominations Could Bring in Era of Reforms
Following President Donald Trump’s decision to nominate two former congressmen to key posts with the Export-Import Bank, conservatives are looking now to a new era… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Seattle Ordinance Limiting Landlord Rights Undermines Economic Liberty and Should Be Rescinded
Should a landlord be required to rent an apartment to the first “qualified” person to appear on his or her doorstep? The city of Seattle… Read More
EconomyCommentary
We Hear You: ‘I Also Had My Signature Forged by SEIU’
Editor’s note: Kevin Mooney’s reports on evidence of fraud in the unionization of home caregivers in Minnesota struck a nerve. Neither the union affiliate in… Read More
EconomyNews
Election Results Gave This Union Millions. Now State Lawmakers Are Looking Into Voter Fraud.
ST. PAUL, Minn.—State lawmakers want Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton’s administration to explain its apparent faith in a politically connected union despite evidence of fraud since… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Why US Economic Growth May Be Stronger Than We Think
Could the U.S. economy be growing more than the official growth figures let on? In a recent National Bureau of Economic Research working paper, “Why… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Meet the Professor Who Could Run Trump’s War on Regulations
Just hours after Justice Neil Gorsuch’s confirmation as the newest member of the Supreme Court, the White House announced the appointment of George Mason law… Read More
EconomyNews
Trump White House Moves Forward With Plan Government Employee Union Dubs ‘Dangerous’
In six months, the Trump administration plans to produce a plan to shrink the size of government, eliminate programs, and reduce the federal workforce—and is… Read More
EconomyNews
Conservative Groups Advocate for Curtailing Farm Bill
Fifteen organizations, including Heritage Action for America, have joined forces in a letter to members of Congress to combat “excessive federal government intervention” in the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How to Talk Taxes in Simple Terms
If you’re in need of a great dinner party topic, try taxes. We pay taxes, we complain about paying taxes, and we admit to not… Read More
EconomyNews
How States Are Trying to Force Federal Government to Control Spending
Georgia state Rep. Paulette Rakestraw helped lead her state to be the first to join a formal interstate compact to push the federal government to… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How Free Trade and Economic Freedom Help the Poor
Today, many people argue that trade disproportionately hurts poor Americans. They say free trade creates a wage gap between low- and high-income earners, and constructs… Read More
EconomyNews
What’s at Stake in the Coming 4-Day Spending Fight
When Congress returns from its Easter recess April 24, lawmakers will have only four legislative days left to decide on a spending plan that prevents… Read More
EconomyNews
E-Cigarette Critics Get Research Dollars From Industry Competitors
Some interesting news recently landed in Jeff Stier’s inbox. “Today’s a good day to quit smoking!” proclaimed an email from NYC Quits, part of a… Read More
Economy News
OMB Director Set to Tell Agencies to Prep for Substantial Cuts
Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney is reportedly slated to send a letter to federal agencies later this week warning them to prep… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Weak March Jobs Report Shows Need for More Reforms in Washington
Friday’s jobs report announced that businesses created 98,000 jobs, underperforming expert predictions, and showing the weakest gains in almost a year. It appears that the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Here Are 6 Reasons to Lower the Corporate Tax Rate Immediately
At close to 40 percent when including state rates, the U.S. corporate tax rate is one of the highest in the world. By comparison, the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Time to Put an End to Sports Stadium Cronyism
Last week, the NFL approved the long-anticipated move of the Raiders from Oakland, California to Las Vegas, Nevada. Understandably, Raiders fans are feeling betrayed. But… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Export-Import Bank’s Secret Dealings Demonstrate the Problem With Crony Capitalism
The annual conference of the Export-Import Bank begins Thursday, which is an opportune time to catch up with the federal agency that doles out billions… Read More
EconomyCommentary
23 Ways Big Government Is Hurting the Poor
Advocates for big government often equate expanding government with concern for the poor. But reality speaks to the contrary: Expanding government often has very harmful… Read More
EconomyCommentary
We Can’t Bail Out Social Security Disability Insurance Forever. Here’s a Reform Proposal.
Few things make Americans more upset than a threat to the Social Security program that they have spent years paying into. That is why a… Read More
EconomyFeature
In ‘Scary’ Episode, This Employer Is Hoisted in Effigy by Anti-Trump Agitators
Anthony J. Saliba is no shrinking violet. As a prominent Chicago financier as well as a trustee of the nation’s leading conservative think tank, he… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Latest CBO Projections Emphasize Immediate Need for a Conservative Budget
America must kick its addiction to spending before it becomes an insurmountable crisis. On Thursday, the Congressional Budget Office released its “2017 Long-Term Budget Outlook,”… Read More
EconomyNews
Obama’s IRS Chief Who Dodged Impeachment Continues Under Trump
In the heart of tax season, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen will address the National Press Club next Wednesday even as many members of… Read More
EconomyNews
She Never Joined a Union. But Union Fees Got Deducted From Her Paycheck.
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Patricia Johansen has worked as a home caregiver for her two special-needs grandchildren for about 10 years. Since she never agreed to join… Read More
