The WasteWatcher

Adopting Regulatory Sandboxes Improve Innovation
The Ohio House should not hesitate to also adopt strong reforms in SB 249 to bring increased innovation to the Buckeye State.

Antitrust Failure is a Win For Consumers
Current antitrust proposals are a radical departure from decades of antitrust law and would harm consumers.

California Got it Wrong on Flavored Tobacco
California's permanent ban of flavored tobacco products hurts harm reduction efforts.

DOL Wants to Take Away Worker Independence
The Department of Labor's proposed rule would take away the independence that workers deserve.

Planning for the Future of Spectrum
Reauthorizing the FCC's auction authority should be a priority for Congress, along with passing a CR and the NDAA.

Memphis Announces Plans for $684 Million Stadium Investments
The city of Memphis is considering $684 million in public subsidies for four sports stadiums.

Recession Fears Provide Opportunity for States to Take the Lead
States should begin preparing for future recessions to avoid becoming overly reliant on federal money.

Taxpayer Tricks and Treats for Halloween 2022
The 23rd annual compilation of the hair-raising, harrowing, and horrifying Taxpayer Tricks and Treats is here.

Council for Citizens Against Government Waste State Ballot Measure Guide
CCAGW has taken a position on five measures on state ballots this November.

IRS Needs to Fix Its Information Technology Issues
It is abundantly clear that the IRS is rife with mismanagement and needs to fix its ongoing IT issues.

Broadband Waste Detailed in Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau Report
A report from the Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau discovered insufficient oversight guidance in the state's broadband programs.

Long-Term Extension of Spectrum Auction Authority is Essential
The continuing resolution passed by Congress includes spectrum auction authority for the FCC, but only until December 16, 2022.