States Look to FDA to Regulate Pharmacies
Say they can't do it on their own
Regulation
Federal Red Tape Makes Hiring Agricultural Workers an Agony
So doing it legally ... not so tempting
FTC Targets Apps, Social Networks With Updates to Child Privacy Law
Because we couldn't conceivably watch out for our own kids
Loaded Gun Confiscated from Minneapolis School Staffer
Had license to carry, but not at school
FTC Unveils New Online Privacy Rules for Children
"Be a responsible parent" is not one of them
Don't Believe the Hype About "Dangerous" Christmas Toys
Welcome to the season of bogus scare stories.
Toyota Fined $17 Million by Feds
Accused of not promptly recalling vehicles over issue with floor mats jamming accelerators
CT Cracks Down on Unpermitted Taxi Service
Saved from the threat of getting where you want to go
New Yorkers To Be Allowed To Hail Taxis Via Smartphone in February
This requires government permission?
Canadian Child Denied Medical Treatment over Alternative Care
Mother took him for "unapproved" treatment in the United States
Florida's Property Rights Abuse Lands at the Supreme Court
The justices prepare to hear a major 5th Amendment case.
New York City Approves Taxi Apps
Government permission needed to hail cabs the way users might want to
FDA Delays Bring Tobacco Product Development to a Halt
Foot-dragging has dragged on for years for products that were only supposed to take 90 days to review
Republicans Warn of "Regulatory Cliff" Ahead
White House had been putting new regulations on hold during the campaign season
Companies Exiting California Find Their Value Increasing
Improved business prospects do the trick
Guns Don't Kill People; Unlicensed Boarding Homes Kill People
A guy going on a shooting spree means we need better housing regulations?
Quadruple Homicide Leads to Review of Boarding House Rules
More regulations will keep people from killing each other!
Government Mandate for Car Black Boxes Puts Privacy at Risk
No standards are yet in place limiting official access to data
Texas Lawmaker Targets Regulations, Occupational Licensing
"When you regulate an occupation, you are expanding government control on how that job is done," says Bill Callegari.
Why Colorado's Marijuana Legalization Initiative Could Be In Vain
State policy makers need to develop sensible marijuana regulations, not destructive ones.
FCC Asks FAA To Reconsider Restrictions on Personal Electronics in Flight
A stupid and pointless rule might be overturned
Shoe Retailer Calls India's Red Tape a "Nightmare"
The country's government isn't exactly easing the way to prosperity
Tombstone, AZ, Argues In Court For Right To Rebuild Its Water Lines
Federal rules would make the town die of thirst
The Libertarian Gay Marriage Paradox
How opening up marriage regulations will help make the case for eliminating them
California Sues Airline over Mobile App
Doesn't have privacy notice in a place the state wants it to be. Also: the state needs money.
Conservationist Study: Climate Change Threatening Winter Sports
They want new regulations, naturally
Big Government Is Not Your Friend
Private industry creates wealth whereas government efforts only consume it.
DC Votes to Allow Sunday Liquor Sales
Residents will be able to get drunk even when the federal government isn't operating
Congress to Strike "Lunatic" References from Laws
Effort to remove outdated language from laws. Why not remove some of the laws, too?
