The WasteWatcher

Unused Cellphones Cost Taxpayers Millions
Mismanagement and a lack of oversight led to the VA wasting taxpayer dollars.

GAO Report Offers Solutions to Duplicative and Overlapping Expenditures
The GAO's recommendations for 2022 that would add to the $522 billion in savings that have been achieved to date.

California Lawmakers Should Approach Budget Surplus with Caution
The California legislature should focus on providing relief to taxpayers and shoring up the state's reserves.

VA/DOD Healthcare Interoperability Can Be Improved
DOD and VA joint OIG report cites problems and makes recommendations to improve interoperability of electronic healthcare records.

California Should Fix Its Broadband Program
California PUC should make sure unserved communities are a priority for the $2 billion broadband grant program created by SB 156.

Maryland Legislature Dumps $1.8 Billion into Stadium Projects
Two bills signed by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan create a revolving stadium slush fund for billionaire sports owners.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Wants the Government to Steal IP and Stifle Future Pharmaceutical Innovation
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) urges HHS to steal and redistribute intellectual property as a mechanism to lower drug prices.

Intellectual Property Rights Must Be Protected So the Next Vaccines Can Be Developed
Intellectual property must be protected to encourage the development of future cures.

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.

Tax Processing Issues Continue to Plague IRS
Filing taxes is already stressful but the IRS' inefficiency makes it even worse for taxpayers.

Tennessee Lawmakers Should Reject Titans’ Stadium Deal
Tennessee lawmakers should refuse to put taxpayers on the hook for a project that will bring them little to no tangible benefits.

Americans Need More Than a Gas Tax Holiday
The American people need more than limited responses to failed energy policies.