Tag: Regulation

Data Point – The Hidden Federal Tax On Us: Regulatory Orgy

March 29, 2023

by Skip

Taxation by Regulation by unaccountable, unelected, and unassailable bureaucrats. America leads on innovation, and Europe on regulation, or so the conventional wisdom goes. But recently, the US seems to have taken the lead in the latter. . . Regulators seem to know and are now comfortable to be the Administrative State that will rule us … Read more

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Clothing Control Freaks: Recyclable Social Justice Fabrics are The Latest Fascist Fashion

April 5, 2022

by Steve MacDonald

The Latest Leftist fascism appears to focus on fashion. The micro-fiber-management of material used to make clothing. The current arrangements are (apparently) unsustainable, and the same experts who’ve mucked up everything else are turning their evil eye on the garment industry.

Government Won’t Let the Market Fix the Housing Shortage

July 23, 2021

by Op-Ed

There are two sides of the affordable housing equation: incomes and housing prices. While the market pushes New Hampshire incomes higher, the government prevents it from lowering home prices.

Biden Wants to Roll Back Rules Preventing Banks From Engaging in Political Targeting

February 12, 2021

The new administration is broadly rolling back almost all Trump-era regulations. Of local interest is a regulation meant to protect businesses from political targeting. Businesses like gun manufacturers and cryptocurrency exchanges had protection from denial of banking services. No more.

Just in Time for Biden Dems Discover COVID-Science Long Practiced in (R) Florida and (R) South Dakota

January 18, 2021

Have you noticed the Politi-virus dictators are all of a sudden coming to realize lockdowns are bad? What could have changed? It was 10 months of insisting that everything stay shut down. We must kill the economy and drive the nation into recession in an election year?

Regulation … Love it or Hate it … Fair Results

November 9, 2020

Whenever we have a change in control of our political process it is reasonable to expect a change in legislative output. If we assume the prior statement is true N.H. should see noticeable change in the output of the political process. We have flipped the N.H. House, N.H. Senate, and Executive Council.

CATO: NH Ranks #2 in the Nation for Economic Freedoms

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

by Steve MacDonald

CATO’s Freedom in the 50 States is out, and as usual, New Hampshire Ranks near the top. This year’s survey put the Granite State at number two for economic and social freedom, behind Florida, but notes that New Hampshire is the most improved state overall.

Proper Aspirations Under the Constitution

October 11, 2020

Americans can ask no more from their federal government than what they find in the constitution. This is the crux of the differences in our society today. The Marxists demand government control everything. Conservatives say no, that is not America’s system of government.

What’s Happening to Healthcare?

April 25, 2020

Last week the Los Angeles Times declared it conventional wisdom thatCOVID-19 proves Bernie Sanders was right about “Medicare for All.” The Times said with universal health coverage, the government wouldn’t have to send emergency aid to “hospitals and state health programs.” But is that actually true?

OpEd – Waive Growler Regulations, Save the Beer

March 26, 2020

by Op-Ed

The goal of legislators is always to find solutions to improve the lives of our constituents. In these unprecedented times in struggling with COVID-19, finding solutions may look different than it did a month ago, but our mission has not changed. Together, we can come through this crisis. Related: To-Go Beer & Wine Coming to … Read more

OpEd: Needless Regulations hurt Health Care

March 22, 2020

by Op-Ed

ACROSS the country, state leaders have raised the alarm over the lack of enough beds should the COVID-19 pandemic create a surge in serious and critical cases. They are concerned that they simply won’t have enough hospital beds to care for ill patients and are taking drastic steps to “flatten the curve” – spreading out … Read more

Louisiana Unsafe Abortion Protection Act Law

March 6, 2020

The Louisiana Unsafe Abortion Protection Act law was before the Supreme court this week. Yes, another abortion case is before the Supreme Court (SCOTUS). The high court heard oral arguments Wednesday in the June Medical Services v. Russo. The case involves a Louisiana law. The law requires doctors performing abortions at clinics to have admitting privileges … Read more

Trump Administration Put the FDA Screws to Flavored Vaping Juice Manufacturers

January 3, 2020

by Steve MacDonald

I’ve been harping on Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker for his knee-jerk vaping ban. Virtue signaling that has proven to be an economic win for New Hampshire. It was an overreach in my opinion so what of this? The Trump administration is putting the screws to Vape Juice makers.

Bloomberg’s Campaign Infers the Vandalism is from Sanders’ Associates.

Contrast Democrat Leadership with the Alternative

November 5, 2019

We have been living uwith Democrat leadership in New Hampshire and nationwide for a while. There are contrasts in style and substance between the alternatives. What can we take away from what the players are showing us?

Democrat Leadership?

November 5, 2019

Have you ever read an article and just cringed. Well, recently there was an article which began with the statement that: “If there’s one thing the government is good at, it’s fixing massive crises.”

Budget Secrets: Pet Vendor License

October 1, 2019

Senate Bill 161, Relative to definition of a pet vendor, was laid on the table in the Senate on March 21 this year, despite having 13 Senators as sponsors. It also received an “Ought to Pass” recommendation from not one, but two Senate Committees. The Senate even adopted the bill. Not once, but twice. It … Read more

Donkeys and Elephants and Economies, Oh, my!

September 17, 2019

The Republican Party (elephants) is stereotyped as more business-friendly. The stereotype says elephants favor a more limited size of government. They favor a smaller role of government in regulating the economy. But really, the important part is; they are in favor of regulating the economy.

Uber, Airbnb Vs. Government Regulation and Control

August 28, 2019

Are you young? Do you support the environment? Is being socially conscious and involved in community important to you? If you are, you practice capitalism. Probably you see big government as an impediment to getting ahead, reaching your goals. Do you think that’s wrong? Follow me for a few lines and perhaps come to agree? … Read more

Are You Watching…? Planned Parenthood Is Out of Title X Family Planning

August 23, 2019

Planned Parenthood (PP) has recently announced it will withdraw from the Title X family planning program. The decision comes as a result of the administration’s regulation change. The regulation change requires PP to separate its abortion business from other health care services in order to keep federal funding. What does that tell us? Choosing abortion … Read more

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Healthcare Is Broke… What Do You Say, Let’s Fix It

August 21, 2019

One thing most Americans agree on is that our health care system is broken. It needs an overhaul. Lets look at what we have. Then maybe we should consider what we can spend. Throw money at the problem… Some people believe the answer is more money from the District of Columbia. We know DC dollars equal … Read more