Regulations

PRO Act will Hurt Gig Economy Workers and Independent Contractors
If the PRO Act passes in Congress, many independent contractor jobs could be lost all over the nation.

Back to the Future on Green Energy
The President's Executive Order to tackle climate change is the most expensive, expansive, and elaborate ever implemented.

The Raise the Wage Act will Kill Jobs, Provide Less Pay, and Hurt States
The Raise the Wage Act will kill jobs and hurt states if enacted.

Occupational Licensing Executive Order Will Benefit Utah Workers
Utah's new governor and lieutnenant governor signed an executive order requiring state agencies to review occupational licenses to ensure they are necessary and not outdated by June 30, 2021.

President Trump’s Occupational Licensing EO Will Create Jobs Across the Country
State and local governments will have to issue a license to those who hold a license for their area of discipline.

Citizens Against Government Waste Releases Issue Brief On Reducing Licensing Barriers
Every level of government should act to permanently remove unnecessary regulatory barriers.

States Should Not Raise Taxes on Tobacco Products
Tobacco products have become target increases in the United States and the world.

Californians Should Approve Proposition 22
California voters are set to vote on a bill that would allow app-based drivers to be classified as independent contractors.

Net Neutrality Housekeeping at the FCC
The FCC is scheduled to finalize the Restoring Internet Freedom Order (RIFO) remand on October 27, 2020. Details of the draft Remand Order demonstrate why the internet has maintained its resilience since implementation of RIFO.

House Judiciary Committee Antitrust Report Is Anti-Competitive
The House Judiciary Committee Majority Staff Report on Competition in Digital Markets is anti-competitive and a waste of the taxpayers' money.

States Should Continue to Legalize Sports Betting
Voters in Maryland, Louisiana, and South Dakota states will decide whether or not to legalize sports betting in their states.

Now Is the Time for Occupational Licensing Reform
During the coronavirus pandemic, states have made changes in occupational licensing laws. However, it is important to discuss reform outside of the pandemic.