When President Joe Biden signed into law the misnamed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the legislation was immediately touted as the largest investment ever in green energy. It favored renewables over fossil and nuclear power as part of the administration’s Green New Deal agenda, but it was not the first time the government picked winners and […]
State Legislators Should Reject Government Takeovers of Utilities
Proposals to establish new municipal utilities would roll back the advance of energy privatization.
Biden Hits Gas Pedal on Wasteful Spending
End of year government spending sprees are common but the Biden administration has hit the gas pedal on wasteful programs.
FTC Chair Khan Should Focus on Production and Prices Instead of Political Pressure
Mergers should be reviewed based on their benefits to consumers, not pressure from members of Congress.
The House Passes CARS Act to Protect Consumer Choice
The House passed bill will protect consumer automobile choice and halt EPA emissions mandate.
CCAGW Celebrates a Year of Victories
2023 saw Council for Citizens Against Government Waste secure another round of legislative wins in Congress and the states
Council for Citizens Against Government Waste State Ballot Measure Guide
CCAGW has taken a position on six measures on state ballots this November.
Stop the Maine Power Grab
Maine Question 3 would give a quasi-governmental energy utility control over 97 percent of the power market
The Gas Stove Debate is Heating Up
The Biden administration’s proposed gas stove ban puts consumers at risk for higher energy costs and diminished services.
New York Declares War on Gas
The state adopted a ban on the use of natural gas in new construction.