Regulatory Reform
Seattle restaurant server speaks out on new minimum wage
One of the great free-market economists of my lifetime, the late Milton Friedman, once said: “One of the…
The Full Platter
Retailer takes free market action for the environment
This story is almost 8 months old, but it’s new to me, and since the blog isn’t that…
Regulatory Reform
Meat? Yes, we know what that is.
As a former legislator, I understand (although never enjoyed) political pandering. I’ll admit that sometimes I would say nothing or…
Regulatory Reform
Idaho hits reset button on state regulations
I was at a conference workshop this morning–about “regulatory overreach”–and one of the panelists was legislator form Idaho.…
Government Spending
Eagles and broken window fallacies
A bald eagle smashed through a storefront window and gave an essential economics lesson.
Regulatory Reform
Michigan losing nearly $750 million due to occupational licenses
News from Michigan today – “Michigan could put more people to work and add $746.2 million to state…
Tax Policy
Voters abolish local government over income tax
Hat-tip to Jared Walczak at the Tax Foundation for pointing out this worthwhile read in the New York…
Regulatory Reform
VIDEO: End the Competitor’s Veto
One of the best parts of working at the Platte Institute is helping Nebraskans overcome barriers to opportunity.…
Regulatory Reform
Talking hemp in McCook
It caught my eye that the McCook Farm, Ranch & Hemp Expo took place last week. Horse sales…
The Full Platter
A good example of civil society
Nonprofits and charities form a third or “independent sector” that delivers important services and benefits that neither governments…
The Full Platter
What does nonpartisanship mean?
Many people misunderstand the difference between engaging in partisanship and holding differences of opinion on policy issues.
Regulatory Reform
Occupational Licensing Reform: Not Just for Red States
Folks in "liberal Massachusetts" are currently looking at the cost of occupational licensing, thanks to a report from…