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As the rising cost of healthcare continues to concern American businesses and families, the House Ways and Means Committee has been holding a series of hearings exploring the variety of causes of rising healthcare costs. The April 28, 2026, hearing with health system CEOs examined the role of health systems in relation to healthcare affordability, […]
Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. Celebrating Small Businesses During the National Small Business Week As the nation’s 250th birthday is being […]
The use of spectrum for businesses has expanded rapidly since the 6 GHz spectrum band was set aside for unlicensed use by the Federal Communications Commission. On April 23, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission voted to set aside 1,200 megahertz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use. ABI Research’s May 2026 report, […]
As the nation’s 250th birthday is being celebrated, the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) deserves special recognition for expanding opportunities to live the American Dream by protecting entrepreneurs and small businesses from excessive taxation and burdensome regulations. Following closely after Tax Day, National Small Business Week, from May 3–9, 2026, serves as a great reminder […]
Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. Missouri Legislature Approves Income Tax Elimination The Missouri General Assembly has taken a crucial step […]
The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) applauds the introduction of legislation to establish a national data privacy framework. While prior efforts to enact such legislation were not successful, this could all change thanks to the work of the Data Privacy Working Group, which led to the April 23, 2026, introduction of H.R. 8413, […]
The global importance of IP is recognized annually on World Intellectual Property Day. The theme for the April 26, 2026, day is “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate.” As the U.S. is not only celebrating its 250th Anniversary but also hosting the World Cup, it must be emphasized that IP is the only property right that is […]
The Missouri General Assembly has taken a crucial step in the process to amend the Missouri Constitution by phasing out the state income tax and increasing the sales tax. On April 21, 2026, the Missouri House of Representative passed HJR 173 by a vote of 95 to 59. The process in the House started with […]
Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. CAGW Names Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) April Porker of the Month CAGW named Sen. Elizabeth […]
The inadequacy of the first responders’ communications systems during the 9/11 terrorist attached was one of the reasons the 9/11 Commission suggested that improved coordination was essential during any future incident. The commission found that the failure to communicate among multiple agencies and jurisdictions “is strong evidence that compatible and adequate communications among public safety […]
