The WasteWatcher

School Openings based on Science or Science Fiction?
Is Montgomery County, Maryland and its approach to reopening public schools emblematic of many other school districts across the country?

AB 5 is a Lose-Lose Situation for Gig Economy Workers and Independent Contractors
Lawmakers have attempted to repeal a bill that hurts gig economy workers and independent contractors. California needs to continue supporting efforts to repeal the bill.

Supreme Court to Hear Case to Overturn Obamacare in November
In March 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) agreed it would take up the case Texas v United States and determine the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare.

HHS Says NO to AGs Trying to Steal Patents
HHS sends a clear message to AGs regarding march-in rights.

Launch Competition Continues to Advantage Entrenched Contractors
The winners of the next round of national security launches have been announced. The results reflect business as usual in American aerospace, which for decades has benefited established contractors.

States Have Varied Responses to Unemployment Benefits
State have different responses to the future of unemployment benefits.

The Ghosts that Got Checks: Stimulus to the Dead
Someone better call Bruce Willis, because apparently our government sees dead people.

Buy American Executive Order Raises More Questions than Answers
President Trump has been talking about signing a Buy American Executive Order (EO) since March, 2020 and did so on August 6.

CAGW to HHS: Say No to State AGs Demands
On Tuesday, state attorneys general from across the country and two U.S. territories demanded that the federal government steal the patent for remdesivir.

Joe Biden Proposes Eliminating Real Estate Sales Exchanges to Fund New Social Programs
Joe Biden wants to eliminate real estate sales exchanges for new social programs.

C-Band Spectrum Moves One Step Closer to Auction
The auction of the c-band spectrum is expected to begin on December 8, 2020.

States Should Not Get More Coronavirus Relief Funds
A Treasury Department interim report shows that state and local governments have spent less than a quarter of the $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund.