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The WasteWatcher

GAO Report Reveals Significant Duplication and Overlap in Broadband Programs

A recent report from the Government Accountability Office lays out paths to reduce wasteful practices in broadband programs. 

Ryan Lanier June 23, 2022
The WasteWatcher

Regulating PBMs Will Not Lower Drug Costs

Increasing regulations on pharmacy benefit managers will not reduce the cost of pharmaceuticals.  

Christina Smith June 23, 2022
The WasteWatcher

Congress Must Make the Right Decisions on Consumer Data Privacy

The failure to pass a national framework for data privacy has left a void that is being filled by the states.

Deborah Collier June 22, 2022
Letters to Officials

CCAGW Sends Letter on H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act

June 22, 2022 Chairman Janice Schakowsky and Ranking Member Gus Billirakis Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce House Energy and Commerce Committee 2125 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Eric Maus June 22, 2022
The WasteWatcher

The Convoluted Saga of Maryland’s Purple Line Continues

Since its inception, the Purple Line has been beset by mismanagement, corruption, and delays. 

Ryan Lanier June 15, 2022
The WasteWatcher

State Legislative Sessions Underscore the Need for a National Privacy Framework

In 2022, Connecticut and Utah added to the growing patchwork of state privacy laws, adding to the need for a national framework.

Ryan Lanier June 14, 2022
Letters to Officials

CAGW Sends "Drug importation is dangerous and won't lower prices" to Senate HELP Committee

The op-ed concludes that drug importation will risk public health and do little to lower drug prices.

Ryan Lanier June 14, 2022
State Action

CCAGW Urges Bloomington City Council to Disapprove Meridiam Broadband Contract

The Bloomington City Council should disapprove a contract to provide funds for the construction of a wasteful broadband network.

Ryan Lanier June 13, 2022
The WasteWatcher

States Wisely Increase Emergency Funds

Many states have wisely chosen to prioritize the future instead of creating new and unsustainable programs.

Ryan Lanier June 13, 2022
Letters to Officials

CCAGW Leads Coalition Supporting H.R. 4130, the American Music Fairness Act

H.R. 4130 provides a fair solution to protecting the copyright ownership of creative performers. 

Eric Maus June 9, 2022
Op-Eds

Drug importation is dangerous and won’t lower prices

Competition and innovation lead to lower prices, not government pricing schemes.

Christina Smith June 9, 2022
State Action

CCAGW Urges Bloomington City Council to Disapprove Meridiam Broadband Contract

The Bloomington City Council should disapprove a contract to provide funds for the construction of a wasteful broadband network.

Ryan Lanier June 7, 2022

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