COVID-19

California's Budget Debacle
Poor planning has put California in a perilous financial position.

Virginia Passes Legislation to Extend Cocktails To-Go Until 2024
Cocktails to-go have helped many business stay afloat during the pandemic and Virginia has extended this policy.

President Biden Again Tries to Undermine U.S. Biomedical Innovation
President Biden’s support of intellectual property waivers threatens development of future life-saving medicines.

Cocktails-To-Go Should Remain Permanent
States should permanently make the sale of cocktails-to-go permanent.

Lack of Trust in Public Health Authorities Will Impact Debate on Medicare for All
The U.S. public health system has a trust problem due to their handling of COVID-19.

Beware the Words Investment and Free
When government officials talk about “investment” and “free” programs, taxpayers need to hang onto their wallets.

The Federal Government Needs to Hold States Accountable for Relief Spending
It is important for the federal government to hold states accountable for coronavirus relief spending.

Unmasking President Biden’s Free Mask Plan
The Biden administration is considering having the U.S. Post Office send masks to every U.S. household.

Taxpayer Alert - A Massive Stimulus Spending Spree Is Being Unleashed
President-elect Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 "relief" and "stimulus" proposal will unleash a massive spending spree that will waste tens of billions of dollars and fail to stimulate the economy.

Top 21 Issues for States in 2021
As states prepare for their legislative sessions, CAGW suggests states should focus on these 21 critical issues.

States Have Varied Responses to Unemployment Benefits
State have different responses to the future of unemployment benefits.

States Should Not Get More Coronavirus Relief Funds
A Treasury Department interim report shows that state and local governments have spent less than a quarter of the $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund.