"Marsy's Law guarantees to no victim—police officer or otherwise—the categorical right to withhold his or her name from disclosure," the Florida Supreme Court ruled.
When everyone owns something, no one does.
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We're often told European countries are better off thanks to big-government policies. So why is the U.S. beating France in many important ways?
From March 2021 to July 2023, 74 people were killed and nearly 200 were injured in vehicle chases occurring in counties affected by Operation Lone Star.
Higher prices created by a $20 minimum wage for burger joints will lead to fewer customers, reduced profits, fewer restaurants, and a loss of jobs.
Former Gov. Jeb Bush makes the case for why "Florida works pretty good."
The Arizona Department of Agriculture says all eggs sold must be cage-free, a power that according to the lawsuit belongs to the state legislature.
Bryn Green wants to start a sugaring business, but the state’s occupational licensing regime requires her to spend thousands on irrelevant training. Now she's suing.
Florida's mandatory minimum sentences created a large, elderly prison population. Now the bill is coming due.
While the partnership between Hyundai and Amazon is a good first step, states should get rid of laws that mandate franchise dealerships.
Lower taxes create opportunities that draw even those not consciously considering tax rates.
That prosecutors in the Hoosier State successfully denied people this due process is a reflection of how abusive civil forfeiture can be.
A wave of ballot measures reminds us most Americans are moderate on abortion.
State officials seem to delight in how much money they "invest" in different priorities, without worrying too much about outcomes.
Aside from narrowly defined exceptions, false speech is protected by the First Amendment.
It's a maneuver that makes little fiscal, philosophical, or political sense, but thankfully it also seems unlikely to work.
The Golden State's new rules—which Pennsylvania's Environmental Quality Board opted to copy—will increase the cost of a new truck by about one-third.
Just 24 percent of self-identified Trump voters and 34 percent of self-identified Biden voters say they support a public handout for the Milwaukee Brewers' 22-year-old stadium.
Well over half of those funds remain unspent, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
Boosting minimum wages often increases unemployment and raises prices.
The state's population stagnation is likely to continue for decades as younger people flee for opportunities elsewhere.
Two bills approved by the Legislature this week will make it easier to build affordable housing on church land and in coastal areas.
No response to authoritarian government actions is quicker or more reliable than non-compliance.
St. Paul police officer Heather Weyker has thus far managed to get immunity for upending Hamdi Mohamud's life.
The Colorado governor finds common ground with many libertarians. But does he really stand for more freedom?
Republican-controlled Huntington Beach has sued the state government to stop enforcement of state housing mandates.
People should be free to choose how cautious to be. Mask mandates, lockdowns, and closing schools won't stop the virus.
Plus: A listener question about the continued absurdity of sports stadium subsidies
On September 5, the Keystone State is removing a big barrier to health care.
Mug shots are not taken to humiliate a defendant before they've been convicted. But that's the purpose they widely serve now.
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"You need an argument for why this is good for society. That's important, but you also need money."
An emergency proclamation by Gov. Josh Green offers developers the opportunity to route around almost all regulations on building homes.
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Expect more strikes, fewer government services, and more tax increases to pay for pension obligations.
S.B. 423 would prevent the state's powerful Coastal Commission from shooting down affordable housing projects that comply with local zoning laws.
Thankfully, you don't need fancy dining halls or a college degree to have a good life or get a good job.
Apparently $600 million to improve a very nice stadium isn’t enough.
The law makes it harder to record and observe police activity.
Another exercise in nonsense by state lawmakers in California.
Even if background check applicants are guilty of wrongdoing, imposing lifetime bans on gainful employment is not a good policy.
As states continue to implement digital ID systems, it is essential that they build tools in ways that inherently protect civil liberties rather than asking citizens to just trust government officials.
Plus: Should libertarians consider employing noble lies when pitching themselves to new potential voters?
DeSantis talks a lot about freedom but increasingly only applies it to those who agree with him.
Instead, try making it easier to build more housing!
Grant Williams breaks down the math: "$54 million in Dallas is really like $58 million in Boston."
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