Plastic-Bag Ban Considered in El Paso
It's highly inconvenient, which provides that warm and fuzzy feeling of martyrdom
Regulation
Federal Regulations Cost $1.8 Trillion a Year
Much, much, much higher than the administration claims
Texas Town's Ban on Renting to Illegal Immigrants Goes to Court
Ordinance allowed building inspectors to evict based on immigration status
Federal Money for Trails Comes With Red Tape Attached
There really is no such thing as a free lunch, or a free hiking trail
Wineries Challenge Burdensome Land-Use Restrictions
In the middle of an economic slump, why not strangle growing local businesses?
Virginia Approves Tougher Building Standards for Abortion Clinics
Requires them to meet same requirements as full hospitals
Regulators Slammed by Scientist for Blocking Large Fishing Trawler
He accuses Australian politicians of "popularism and political expedience." What else is new?
Italy To Trim Environmental Regulations
A small step toward making doing business in the country even remotely possible
What the Federal Government Can Learn from the iPhone
Individual choice trumps central planning.
Miami Police Raid Illegal Dental Office
Three people taken into custody at a "clandestine" dental home office
L.A.'s Porn Condom Law to Be Enforced by Parks, Arts Committee?
Will they complain about the plots while on set?
Company Head Says British Rules Drive Business To Flee
Petty regulations make doing business a burden
The Cloud Over Football
Because modern players are bigger and faster, they may be inflicting even worse brain damage on each other.
Bloomberg Nixes New Regulations for Developers
There actually are a few things in which the Big Apple mayor doesn't want the government to meddle
California Lawmakers Refuse to Accept Any Limits on Their Power
Only a return to constitutional principles can save the Golden State.
5 Stupid Government Interventions in Sports
It didn't begin (and won't end) with Lance Armstrong getting stripped of his Tour de France titles.
How Ag Gag Laws Suppress Free Speech and the Marketplace of Ideas
Why states are banning farm photography.
Pennsylvania Liquor Board Cracking Down on Microbrewery Mug Clubs
Discounts for drinking regularly at an establishment are apparently against state liquor regs
Congress Needs a Repeal Committee
To comb through and get rid of unneeded laws and regulations.
Hiked Fuel Economy Regulations Expected To Raise Car Prices
Get ready for expensive cars made from pipe cleaners and tape
FAA Reconsiders Restrictions on Electronic Devices
Old hodge-podge of rules is due to be revisited
Australian State Wants To Slash Red Tape
Victoria has big plans to streamline and privatize, which might (hint, hint) be something others should consider
How Farmers Markets Dodged a Regulatory Bullet in Pennsylvania
The Keystone State's boom in farmers markets might have gone bust.
NZ Lawmakers Push Alcohol Restrictions
God forbid anybody should want a sweetened adult beverage
Feds Look to Manage Grouse Without Bird-Brained Protections
If bird ends up on endangered species list, it would affect development efforts in Western states.
Court Upholds Block on Requiring Graphic Ads on Cigarette Packs
Divided court rules 2-1 it violates principles of free speech.
Regulations, Competition Threaten Coal Plants
Even a court win against the EPA didn't clear away all the red tape
Price Controls on Mobile Phones Threatened in Australia
Profit margins are already dropping, but it's an easy political gesture
