Budget
CAGW Names House Energy-Water Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann August 2023 Porker of the Month
House Energy-Water Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann received $273.3 million in pork-barrel earmarks.
Supreme Court Strikes Down President Biden's Student Loan Scheme
Student loan forgiveness would have wasted taxpayer dollars and harmed lower-income Americans.
Taxpayers Do Not Get Everything They Want But They Get What They Need
The Fiscal Responsibility Act is what taxpayers need and will lead to more of what they want to reduce wasteful spending.
Inflation Reduction Act Is a Trip Hazard for States and Local Communities
State and local leaders should allocate IRA funds with extreme caution.
New York Should Reject a Tobacco Tax Increase
New York's proposed tobacco tax increases would do more harm than good.
Buckeye Institute’s “Piglet Book” Offers Reforms for Ohio
The Buckeye Institute's 2023 Piglet Book offers reforms to keep Ohio's economic future bright.
The Biden Budget Poses an Existential Threat to the States
The President's proposed budget would distort the balance of power between the federal and state governments.
Biden Administration Rejects the F-35 Alternate Engine
The Pentagon was right to fund the JSF engine upgrade and stop the waste of billions of dollars to develop a second engine.
Hochul Doubles Down on Green Bad Deal Policies
Governor Hochul's budget proposal doubles down on ill-advised "Green New Deal" policies.
California's Budget Debacle
Poor planning has put California in a perilous financial position.
CAGW Releases Comprehensive Waste-Cutting Proposals for the 118th Congress
Critical Waste is a concentrated list of proposals that CAGW believes will result in a smaller and more efficient government.
Texas Lawmakers Must Exercise Caution with Spending Surplus
Texas lawmakers will decide how to spend a $32.7 billion budget surplus.
