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.
Regulation
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Effort to remove outdated language from laws.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?
FDA Announces Plan to Get New Medical Devices to Market Faster
Public-private partnership with members of industry and academia
SF Nudity Ban Gets Final Stamp of Approval
Opponents attempting to get it overturned on free speech grounds
UK Press Lauds Cameron over Objection to Media Regulation
Some things are not that surprising
WI Governor Told that "Layers and Layers" of Red Tape Smother Business
Furniture maker says regulatory mandates are impossible to follow
Mandated Mental Health Coverage Stalled Because Obama Administration Never Issued Rules
Not that the mandate is right or sensible, but four years of bureaucratic delay is very telling
Cameron Wary of Potential Regulation of UK Press
Worries about parliament codifying policies connected to ostensibly free media
Red Tape Keeps Family in Limbo Over Storm-Ravaged House
The wages of looking to the government for assistance
Rep. Issa Wants a Moratorium on Internet Regulation Legislation
Enough with the creep-tastic censorship bills, already
American States Want a Piece of the LIBOR Scandal
They could potentially nab hundreds of millions in fines
Six Technologies Kept Out of the U.S. by Federal Regulation
Stupid rules make us poorer and unhealthier
White House Meeting with Private Sector Leaders over Cybersecurity Guidelines
As for us little guys, oh well.
Intrade Prediction Market Targeted by Our Commodity Futures Trading Commission (For Absolutely No Good Reason)
In a press release strangely devoid of any mention of anyone being victimized or defrauded, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announces it is suing Intrade, the famous "prediction market" business, based in Ireland.
HP Denies Forbidden Sales to Syria, Iran
Yes, they need government permission to sell overseas. Sad.
Obama Administration's Economic Policies Echo Those of Failing California
And they're likely to have the same amazing results
The Supreme Court Should Tackle the Federal Government's "Naked Economic Favoritism"
A New Deal price-fixing scheme reaches the High Court. Will the justices take the case?
The Five-Step Regulatory Guide to Converting a World-Class Beach Town into a Pile of Shit
Step 1: Be a lovely California seaside town with gorgeous bluffs and rocks that everybody (this author included) loves walking and sitting on.
British Regulator Fines UBS $47.6 Million
Bank failed to stop rogue trader from losing more than $2 billion dollars
Repairing Air-Conditioners Bypasses Envronmental Rules
And keeps your house comfortable, further infuriating the hair-shirt brigade
