California’s population numbers are changing quickly as many residents are heading out of the state for more tax friendly and lower regulation states in which to live and operate their businesses. It is not natural disasters such as earthquakes or… Read More ›
Regulation
Trump’s FDA seeks to deregulate frozen cherry pies, potassium chloride, and French dressing
Under President Trump, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing to revoke the definition and standard of identity for French dressing. This is shortly after proposing easing regulations on identity standards for frozen cherry pies and potassium chloride (a metal… Read More ›
Trump’s U.S. Treasury proposes more regulation to lessen privacy of Americans
Yesterday, December 17, 2020, the U.S. Treasury has proposed a rule which would require more intense identification of those transacting in digital coins such as Bitcoin with U.S. financial institutions. Today, tracing Bitcoin transactions is much easier than cash transactions,… Read More ›
Dr. Rand Paul Defends KY Hemp Industry Against Regulatory Overreach
In August, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released a final interim regulation to implement the Agriculture Improvement Act (AIA) of 2018’s provisions on hemp. With its regulation came an open period for the public to comment, and U.S. Senator Rand… Read More ›
Nebraska home baker lawsuit moves forward through court system
On October 27, 2020, the Lancaster County District Court in Nebraska denied the city of Lincoln’s motion to dismiss, permitting home baker Cindy Harper’s lawsuit against the city to move forward. Cindy’s lawsuit, brought by the Institute for Justice (IJ) in partnership with Husch Blackwell LLP, challenges Lincoln’s decision to bring back… Read More ›
Commentary: Jo Jorgensen wins the debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden
While Joe Biden and Donald Trump were talking over one another, each making one outlandish statement after another, Dr. Jo Jorgensen was livestreaming from Cleveland being interviewed on the same subjects as Trump and Biden. There are only three presidential… Read More ›
New York City to add 10 percent to some restaurant bills
The New York City Council voted on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 to allow city restaurants to charge guests an extra 10 percent to their dining bill, according to a new local law. Restaurants in New York City will reopen with… Read More ›
CATO Event: Right-skilling health professionals: Replacing government licensing with third-party certification
Right-Skilling Health Professionals: Replacing Government Licensing with Third-Party Certification September 14, 2020 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM EDT • LIVE ONLINE The COVID-19 pandemic has clarified that government licensing of health professionals blocks access to care. A better solution than direct… Read More ›
Federal court rules packaging of cigars are not under FDA authority to regulate
Cigar Rights of America has been arguing its case that the Food & Drug Administration has overstepped its authority with cigar packaging and advertising. The FDA rule forcing cigar companies to print warning labels on cigars was vacated yesterday, September… Read More ›
Federal Judge Strikes Down Minnesota’s Protectionist Law Mandating that Winemakers Use Mostly Minnesota Grapes
In a major victory for winemakers nationwide, yesterday afternoon a federal judge struck down a Minnesota law that prohibits wineries from making wine unless a majority of the grapes are grown in Minnesota—a restriction put in place to protect the… Read More ›