Chris Edwards
California High-Speed Rail May Cost Triple
The Los Angeles Times reports on the latest setbacks to California’s high-speed passenger rail project. The project is far over budget and way behind schedule. Is anyone surprised?
Will Congress Pass a Bloated Farm Bill?
Agriculture subsidies distort markets, harm the environment, line the pockets of the rich, and cost billions of dollars.
Purging Unions from the Public Sector
The Supreme Court hears arguments today regarding the ability of state governments and their labor unions to extract union fees from unwilling employees. The case involves an Illinois state worker who decided not to join the AFSCME union that covers his job, but is being forced to pay a $45 per month “agency fee” to the union nonetheless.
Support Parental Leave by Saving Not Spending
Some conservative writers are proposing to raid Social Security for the costs of a new parental leave program. Proponents are selling it as a sort-of free lunch.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership
The Trump administration’s 2019 budget would eliminate funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) run by the Department of Commerce.
Privatizing Puerto Rico Power
Puerto Rico’s Governor, Ricardo Rossello, has unveiled a plan to privatize the island’s power company.
Will Government Will Keep You Safe?
When I am discussing the advantages of privatizing airports, air traffic control, and passenger rail, reporters often ask, “Will it be safe?”
Privatization in Trump’s Budget
President Trump’s new budget for 2019 proposes privatizing federal assets such as airports, air traffic control, and electricity facilities.
Trump Budget Outlook
The Trump administration has released its federal budget for 2019.
Trump Infrastructure Plan
The Trump administration has rolled out its 2019 federal budget, which includes a plan to boost investment in the nation’s infrastructure.