New report shows how Michigan can save millions through justice reform
In May, Gov. Rick Snyder rolled out his priorities to create a smart justice system in Michigan by proposing a series of reforms that have been successful in other states.
Justice Department Responds to FreedomWorks on Bulk Spying
With the passage of the USA Freedom Act, many hoped that we had seen the last of bulk collection of Americans’ telephone data, but government never gives up its power…
Kelo v. New London: Central Planning Does Not Work, Ruins Lives
Last Thursday, the Cato Institute held an event foreshadowing the tenth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Kelo v. City of New London decision and celebrating the release of Ilya…
The White House Wants Everyone to Reduce Carbon Emissions…. Except for the White House
All levels of government suffer from a “do as I say, not as I do” attitude, and the hypocrisy starts at the top: The White House. Breitbart News reports:…
EPA Clean Power Plan Will Hit Blacks And Hispanics Hardest
Be sure to check out this commentary in Investor’s Business Daily written by Harry Alford, president and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, titled, “EPA Clean Power…
Net Neutrality Regulations Make Their Debut
At precisely 12:01 am Friday, the new net neutrality regulations took effect after the D.C. Appeals Court declined petitioner’s request for a delay in the case. The day prior, a…
ObamaCare: Not the Court’s Job to Change How Law is Written
The time is near: later this month the Supreme Court will issue its ruling on King v. Burwell. The case centers around the question of what the phrase “established by…
Settlement: Another Arrow in the Government’s Civil Asset Forfeiture Quiver
Using civil asset forfeiture, the government often seizes the property of completely innocent individuals. However, despite their innocence, these individuals often settle with the government and forfeit a portion of…
Unions Seek Exemptions from Minimum Wage Laws
Since the first federal minimum wage went into effect in 1938, there have been people calling for an increase. Recently, there has been a push for a $15 hourly…
SCOTUS Trust and Approval Low (With Everybody)
Many Americans are eagerly (and nervously) awaiting the King v. Burwell decision, which is expected to come at the end of the month. The court case will determine whether ObamaCare,…