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GAO Report Offers Solutions to Duplicative and Overlapping Expenditures

The GAO's recommendations for 2022 that would add to the $522 billion in savings that have been achieved to date. 

Ryan Lanier May 16, 2022
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California Lawmakers Should Approach Budget Surplus with Caution

The California legislature should focus on providing relief to taxpayers and shoring up the state's reserves. 

Ryan Lanier May 10, 2022
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Maryland Legislature Dumps $1.8 Billion into Stadium Projects

Two bills signed by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan create a revolving stadium slush fund for billionaire sports owners.

Ryan Lanier May 2, 2022
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Tax Processing Issues Continue to Plague IRS

Filing taxes is already stressful but the IRS' inefficiency makes it even worse for taxpayers.

Eric Maus April 18, 2022
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Tennessee Lawmakers Should Reject Titans’ Stadium Deal

Tennessee lawmakers should refuse to put taxpayers on the hook for a project that will bring them little to no tangible benefits.

Ryan Lanier April 15, 2022
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Biden Budget Doubles Down on Harmful Policies

The President's proposed budget would erode state authority, devastate the economy, and undermine national security.

Ryan Lanier April 8, 2022
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Congress Should not Use Ukraine As an Excuse to Fund a Socialist Agenda

Congress should avoid using Ukraine or the COVID-19 pandemic as a means to pass a socialist agenda. 

Christina Smith March 9, 2022
Press

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Washington Governor Jay Inslee February 2022 Porker of the Month

Washington Gov. Inslee is our February 2022 Porker of the Month for trying to allocate COVID relief funds for his own GND. 

Alexandra Abrams February 28, 2022
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Hochul Proposes Green New Deal for New York

The climate provisions in Governor Hochul's proposed budget would drive up costs and fail to meet their stated goals. 

Ryan Lanier February 7, 2022
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Alaska Bill Promises Spending Transparency

If passed, HB 86 will give taxpayers greater insight into government spending. 

Ryan Lanier January 31, 2022
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Pentagon Accountancy Faces Further Criticism

A recent Inspector General report again questions the DOD’s ability to track the money it spends.

Sean Kennedy January 31, 2022
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The New Year Is a New Chance to Restore Fiscal Sanity

Congress should resolve to pass policies that are fiscally responsible and alleviate the effects of inflation. 

Eric Maus January 25, 2022

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