The WasteWatcher

The Time has Come for Increased Spectrum Coordination
Federally spectrum coordination needs improvement. NTIA and FCC have taken a first step with the Spectrum Coordination Initiative.

IRS Backlog Already Threatening 2022 Tax Season
Taxpayers should expect long wait times to receive a refund or an answer to their questions.

States Should Push for a National Privacy Framework
Instead of adopting costly and harmful data privacy bills, states should put pressure on Congress to adopt a national framework.

IRS Reverses Facial Recognition Requirements in Win for Taxpayer Privacy
The IRS' reversal on facial recognition technology is a win for taxpayers, but the IRS will always be looking for new powers.

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.

Federal Funds for Broadband Must Not Be Wasted
With an unprecedented amount of funds available for broadband, federal agencies must be careful not to waste taxpayer resources.

Maine's Proposed Flavor Ban Won't Improve Public Health
Maine's proposed flavor ban will hurt tobacco harm reduction efforts.

Alaska Bill Promises Spending Transparency
If passed, HB 86 will give taxpayers greater insight into government spending.

Pentagon Accountancy Faces Further Criticism
A recent Inspector General report again questions the DOD’s ability to track the money it spends.

Price Controls in the BBBA Will Destroy the Development of Future Cures
The price controls found in the BBBA leave patients worse off.

Antitrust "Reform" Gains Momentum and Finds New Targets
No economic industry is safe from so-called antitrust "reforms"

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.