During the coronavirus pandemic, states have made changes in occupational licensing laws. However, it is important to discuss reform outside of the pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
Presidential Executive Orders Will Not Lower Drug Costs
On Friday, July 24, President Trump discussed his four Executive Orders that he claims will lower drug costs. They will not.
An Ill Thought-out Executive Order on Drug Prices and Drug Benefit Plans
Today the Trump administration released an Executive Order that would turn on its head the pharmaceutical rebate system, a retrospective discount that has been used for decades to keep drug prices low.
How States are Reopening Schools
Many governors have been formulating different plans to reopen schools in the fall.
Keeping America’s 5G Networks Secure, Now and Into the Future
During uncertain times, it is important for the United States to create a strong, stable, and secure 5G network.
FHWA Lifts Unnecessary Regulation Barring Food Trucks from Vending at Rest Stops
The on-going COVID-19 pandemic presents essential workers with new challenges every day.