The WasteWatcher
California Moves to Ban Lawnmowers
Gas-powered lawn equipment is the latest target in California's climate crusade.
Tobacco Harm Reduction Products Help Smokers Quit
It is discouraging to see governments around the world restrict access to THR products.
States Must Use Caution When Spending ARPA Funds to Avoid Waste
State leaders will have to allocate ARPA funds with caution to avoid supporting wasteful and unsustainable projects.
Keeping Local Governments' Hands out of the Broadband Cookie Jar
States should look to reducing regulatory burdens on deployment before allowing local governments overbuild broadband.
Gallatin County, Montana, Recklessly Invests in Broadband Boondoggle
The Gallatin County Commission voted to support a $65 million bond for Bozeman Fiber, Inc.
GAO Delivers Late on USPS Reforms
GAO delivers outdated recommendations as Congress moves ahead with reforms.
WHO Reopens Investigation into Origins of COVID-19 Virus
The World Health Organization reopens an investigation on origin of the corona virus; will China cooperate? What can Congress do?
President Biden is Raising Taxes for Those Earning Less Than 400K
Excise taxes on tobacco harm reduction products are irrational; it hurts both financially and those trying to quit smoking.
With the End of the Fiscal Year Nearing, Congress Again Punts Downfield
Passing last-minute CRs highlights Congress' incompetence and ineptitude.
The CDC Has a Credibility Problem
CDC has had a reputation as the leading organization of its kind in the world, but has taken a big hit since COVID-19 arrived.
GAO Report Highlights the Benefits of Advanced Recycling of Plastics
A September 14, 2021 GAO report highlights the benefits and challenges to using advanced or chemical recycling of plastics.
Committees Increase Taxes and Government Control of Healthcare in Budget Reconciliation
House committees have been busy these past few days, marking up their portion of the $3.5 trillion partisan reconciliation bill,