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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. 

Frances Floresca February 1, 2021
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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.

Elizabeth Wright January 29, 2021
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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. 

Frances Floresca January 27, 2021
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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signed an executive order requiring state agencies to review occupational licenses to ensure they are necessary and not outdated by June 30, 2021.  

Frances Floresca January 12, 2021
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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.

Frances Floresca December 15, 2020
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Citizens Against Government Waste Releases Issue Brief On Reducing Licensing Barriers

Every level of government should act to permanently remove unnecessary regulatory barriers.

Alexandra Abrams November 9, 2020
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States Should Not Raise Taxes on Tobacco Products

Tobacco products have become target increases in the United States and the world.  

Frances Floresca October 28, 2020
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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. 

Frances Floresca October 14, 2020
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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.

Deborah Collier October 7, 2020
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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.

Thomas Schatz October 7, 2020
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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. 

Frances Floresca October 6, 2020
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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. 

Frances Floresca September 8, 2020

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