Downsizing Blog
Neil Peart: An Appreciation
Neil Peart, drummer for Canadian rock band Rush, passed away last week after a three-year battle with brain cancer.
New York’s Government Is Twice the Size of Florida’s
New Census data show that Americans are continuing to move from high-tax to low-tax states. One of the largest migration flows is from New York to Florida.
Tax Migration New York to Florida
Yesterday, I looked at migration from high-tax to low-tax states. Today, the Wall Street Journal focuses on wealthy tax exiles from the Northeast in Florida.
Migration to Low‐Tax States Continues
The Census Bureau has released estimates of state population changes between July 2018 and July 2019.
Crescent Dunes: Another Green Flop
The Department of Energy called the vast and expensive solar project a “success story” and “milestone for the country’s energy future.”
Are Tech Companies Too Big?
Politicians and pundits are claiming that technology companies such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are damaging monopolies.
How to Improve Thanksgiving Air Travel
Millions of Americans will deal with the hassles of air travel this week as they join their families for Thanksgiving.
HUBZones: Republican Central Planning
One of the more ill-advised federal activities is trying to micromanage local economies with tax and spending programs.
Deval Patrick: Tax and Spending Record as Governor
Deval Patrick announced that he is entering the 2020 race for the White House.
Jones Act and National Security
The Jones Act has been a blight upon the United States for nearly 100 years. That the law survives despite its well-documented costs can in large part be ascribed to frequently-made claims it is vital to U.S. national security.
Such claims should be greeted with a skeptical eye.