Opinion
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Huge Split In The Pro-GMO Community
Opinion -As far as organic stakeholders are concerned, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) must be banned. Even new GMO crops that would provide benefits to organic farmers and the world’s poor are out. -
When the Supreme Court Stopped Economic Fascism in America
Opinion -There was a time when the Supreme Court of the United States defended and upheld the Constitutional protections for economic liberty in America. -
Nevada Senate Passes School Choice Program
Opinion -The Nevada State Senate passed a bill to create state’s first private school choice program on Tuesday, April 7. -
Legislative Pulse: Iowa
Opinion -[Editor’s Note: Iowa State Rep. Ralph Watts (R-District 19) is serving his fourth term in Iowa’s House of Representatives. Watts serves on the Commerce, Labor, State Government, and Veteran’s Affairs committees. -
Illinois Lawmaker Proposes Allowing Municipal Bankruptcy
Opinion -Responding to the growing problem of municipal pension liabilities, an Illinois lawmaker is proposing a bill to allow municipalities in the state to declare bankruptcy and renegotiate their liabilities. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. -
Idaho Choice Advocates Want Override of Veto
Opinion -A pro-school choice group in Idaho is asking state legislators to override a veto regarding an education funding policy, according to a report by KTVB.com. -
Heartland Institute Experts Comment on Texas Tax Credits Scholarship Bill
Opinion -The Texas state Senate Education Committee on Tuesday voted 8–3 to pass Senate Bill 4, which would establish a Taxpayer Credit Scholarship Program. The bill by Sen. -
#RFRA – Big Government Means Big Losses of Freedom and Choices and Big Cronyism
Opinion -The solution to many, MANY public policy problems is less government.Governments’ regulatory hammers and checkbooks are simply gi-normous. -
Massive Public Pension Liabilities Loom in Jacksonville
Opinion -The Jacksonville, Florida City Council Finance Committee is debating how to pay for $1.7 billion in unfunded pension liabilities in the city’s Police and Fire Pension Fund. -
Lawmakers Propose Plan to Block FCC’s ‘Net Neutrality’ Regulations
Opinion -Responding to the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) assertion of regulatory power over the Internet, congressional lawmakers have submitted a bill that would halt FCC’s 400-page “net neutrality” regulations before they are implemented and would -
Study: Proposed Ozone Rule Costliest in Nation’s History
Opinion -The Obama administration’s Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed ozone rule would be “the costliest regulation in U.S. history,” a study commissioned by the National Association of Manufacturers has found. -
The 97 Percent Climate Change Consensus That Wasn’t
Opinion -Climate Change Weekly #166 Despite its ongoing popularity and the fact it is frequently cited in professional journals and the popular media as proof we must act now to prevent a dangerous human-caused climate catastrophe, John Cook’s 2013 paper -
Louisville Threatens Airbnb Hosts with Steep Fines
Opinion -Property owners in Louisville, Kentucky who host travelers using the popular sharing-economy service Airbnb are being threatened by city regulators, who claim Airbnb hosts are operating illegal hotels and evading hotel taxes. -
Big Government, Foundations Undermine Scientific Integrity
Opinion -Democrats’ attempts to paralyze climate skeptics in academia, think tanks, and companies, using intimidating letters threatening a federal investigation into their funding connections, backfired. -
Obamacare Anniversary Nothing to Celebrate
Opinion -Obamacare recently passed the five-year milestone, and etiquette would suggest an anniversary gift is in order for the politicians who passed and implemented the law. -
Alcoa Gets First Loan From Energy Dept. Program— But Doesn’t Need It
Opinion -A stimulus-backed Department of Energy loan program that has not been tapped for four years, and was deemed unwanted two years ago by the Government Accountability Office, is suddenly ready and willing to dole out more taxpayer millions again – to a -
40 Years of Media Hype for Climate Alarmists
Opinion -Heartland friend Julia Seymour at the Media Resource Center reminds us that the “experts” the media relies upon to tell us what is happening to our climate — and why it is happening — are not to be taken as the Word of God. -
Hillary Clinton’s Wiped Server: Democrats Love Truth and Transparency and Loathe Cronyism
Opinion -I think at this point in our collective national existence, “Trust me, I’m a Clinton” isn’t the best defense of one’s actions.We won’t even get into prospective First Laddie Bill Clinton. -
Congress Proposes Repealing Federal Estate Tax
Opinion -Senators John Thune (R-SD), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) are introducing a bill to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. -
New York Towns Consider Secession Over Governor’s Fracking Ban
Opinion -Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to ban hydraulic fracturing in New York has driven residents in 15 small towns in the state’s southern tier to consider leaving New York to become part of Pennsylvania. -
Gov. Kasich Proposes Steep E-Cigarette Tax Hike
Opinion -In addition to several tax hikes on Ohio businesses, Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) is proposing a massive increase in taxes on electronic cigarettes, to offset government revenue reductions caused by proposed personal and business income tax cuts. -
No, the Culinary Is Not Political
Opinion -by Julie Kelly and Jeff StierCelebrity chef Tom Colicchio probably doesn't cook much these days. -
Ted Cruz Isn’t Like Most Obamacare Enrollees
Opinion -Consumer Power Report #457 Supporters of Obamacare have been making noise of late about the fact leading Obamacare opponent Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is going to have to sign up for health coverage under the law. -
Indiana Lawmakers Considering New E-Cigarette Regulations
Opinion -Indiana lawmakers are considering a bill creating more regulations for e-cigarette sales in the state.
