The WasteWatcher

CAGW Reviews 50 States' BEAD Proposals
Most states propose to regulate broadband rates, discriminate against non-fiber technologies, and preference government networks.

President Biden Unveils Another Wasteful and Unfair Plan to Forgive Student Loan Debt
President Biden is yet again flouting the Supreme Court and forging ahead with forgiving more student loan debt.

Virginia Defeats Debt-Funded Arena While D.C. Doubles Down
Spurned by lawmakers in Richmond, Monumental Sports receives $515 million subsidy to stay in the District of Columbia.

Vermont Governor Takes the Right Approach to Tobacco Harm Reduction
Gov. Scott should be praised for his commonsense approach to legislating tobacco harm reduction products.

The IRS Continues to Live Down to its Reputation
If past is prologue, IRS' latest effort to stymie competition among tax preparers will end in user dissatisfaction and lawsuits

Lives Hang in the Balance While the FDA Bureaucracy Churns
The government red tape contributing to the backlog of PMTAs has put consumers at risk with illicit products.

ACP Funding Expiration Will Affect States’ Broadband Rate Regulation
Ending ACP will complicate and delay state efforts to expand affordable internet access.

FTC Chair Khan Should Focus on Production and Prices Instead of Political Pressure
Mergers should be reviewed based on their benefits to consumers, not pressure from members of Congress.

The FCC's Not So Merry-Go-Round of Net Neutrality
The Biden administration’s creates uncertainty for future of broadband deployments across America and wastes taxpayer resources.

President Biden's Budget Will Raise Taxes and Federal Debt
President Biden's FY 2025 budget would increase government spending, restore IRS funding, and raise taxes

Rate Setting for BEAD Funds Is Forcing States to Consider the Impact of Inflation
NTIA's pressure to include unrealistic price caps without inflation adjustment may discourage provider participation.

Medicare Advantage Should Not Be Disadvantaged
Taxpayers and beneficiaries should be concerned with the Biden administration’s proposed cuts to Medicare Advantage.