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Georgia proves it: Stable electricity markets attract business and growth
When considering factors that spur a state’s economic development and growth, how a state regulates its utilities is too often overlooked. That could not be more important now that the needs of AI and data centers have…
The Worst Year in History? Americans Say 2024 was A Terrible Year for the Country But are Hopeful for 2025
By Manzanita Miller The past year was a pivotal one, in which we witnessed what appeared to be the imminent demise of the country we know shift course at the last minute. Americans largely agree the county was taken to the…
As Congress Reconvenes, All Eyes On Budget Bill Needed To Enact Trump Agenda. Can Congressional Republicans Unite?
By Robert Romano It is Jan. 3, and Congress is reconvening for its new session with the House closely divided after Republicans won 220 seats and Democrats won 215 seats (although with Matt Gaetz’ resignation that will be…
New York’s anti-fossil fuel shakedown could spread to other states
Under the guise of climate remediation, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed a bill into law Dec. 27 that will allow the state to fine oil and natural gas companies a total of $75 billion over the next 25 years for their…
Stop Blaming Algorithms: Political Scapegoats Won’t Fix Housing Problems
According to an issue brief recently released by the Council of Economic Advisers, dynamic pricing algorithms are reducing competition in the housing market. The brief’s authors contend that landlords who use these algorithms…
Starbucks Baristas Were Secretly Recording Co-Workers. But a Court Says It was Illegal to Fire Them
Starbucks has been battling the National Labor Relations Board on numerous fronts over the last few years. There was the famous Supreme Court case decided in June 2024, which involved seven Memphis employees fired after they…
Mail truck shortfall the latest Biden scandal
As Donald Trump prepares to resume his role as U.S. President in January, perhaps the most important work under his auspices will be that of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. Americans are waiting with bated…
Pharmaceutical Middlemen Face Lawmaker Scrutiny
On December 11, 2024, lawmakers presented a bipartisan initiative to direct pharmaceutical middlemen to divest from health insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies, stressing concerns over vertical integration. In…
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