Smart Tech Needs Sound Policy
Innovation continues to outpace government, especially the capacity of legislatures to design sound policy frameworks. The danger is that poor policy will hamper the rollout of smart technology.
Well, of Course the Number of Uninsured Is Rising
Yes, the uninsured rate is rising, not because of President Trump's policies, but because of the way Democrats designed Obamacare.
President Trump Gets No Credit for Helping Defund Vladimir Putin
We don't know whether there was any Trump-Putin collusion; but we do know that Trump's energy policies are reducing Russia's revenue and making it harder for Putin to engage in global mischief.
De Blasio Offers a Health Care Splash, but Little Cash
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to provide low-cost or free health care to all of the city's uninsured. He's about to find out just how expensive "free" health care can be.
New Congress Must Solve the Internet Sales Tax Problem
Congress needs to create a clear standard that defines physical presence and other key terms, and protects small and modest-sized sellers from the burdens of onerous multi-state audits.
Nancy Pelosi: Pay No Attention to Your Fatter Paychecks
Would someone please tell Nancy Pelosi that paychecks are already getting fatter—without her tax increases and redistributionist efforts.
California Schemin'
A successful consumer data privacy law would be a federal law that addresses interstate issues.
Those Greedy Cities
When government imposes costs on companies, they end up being passed along in the form of higher prices.
The French Gas Tax May Blow Up--in Other Countries
French President Macron's gas tax blew up in his face. Will others seeking to build a clean energy legacy on the backs of taxpayers learn a lesson?
Four Takeaways from Judge O'Connor's Obamacare Smackdown
The media and Democrats will publicly criticize Judge O'Connor's Obamacare decision, while Republicans will publicly praise it, but there's more to the story.