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Corporate Welfare

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.

April 22, 2024 — Alec Mena 1713803077

CAGW Urges Michigan LEO to Amend Draft BEAD Funding Proposal

Michigan should use BEAD funding to connect unserved households, not to subsidize private stadiums, racetracks, and zoos.

Nevada Falls for the Stadium Subsidy Scam

The new ballpark for the Athletics is sure to cost taxpayers for years to come, with little tangible gains in return.

July 18, 2023 — Ryan Lanier 1689709070

CCAGW Urges Nevada Senate to Oppose SB 509

SB 509 would grant $380 million in public subsidies and tax breaks for the construction of a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas.

Tennessee Titans Smash Stadium Subsidy Record

The city of Nashville and the state of Tennessee will provide a combined $1.26 billion for a new stadium for the Tennessee Titans.

May 4, 2023 — Ryan Lanier 1683206110

Buckeye Institute’s “Piglet Book” Offers Reforms for Ohio

The Buckeye Institute's 2023 Piglet Book offers reforms to keep Ohio's economic future bright.

April 14, 2023 — Ryan Lanier 1681493537

Michigan Must Preserve the Freedom to Work

The proposed repeal of Michigan's right-to-work laws imperils worker freedoms. 

January 27, 2023 — Ryan Lanier 1674855284

Iowa Invests in Field of Taxpayer Nightmares

 A taxpayer-funded stadium is definitely not Heaven.

August 24, 2022 — Ryan Lanier 1661366656

North Carolina Lawmakers Should Reject Proposed Taxpayer Subsidy for the ACC

State lawmakers should not allow the ACC to hold taxpayers hostage with demands for millions of dollars in subsidies. 

July 18, 2022 — Ryan Lanier 1658174882

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