The WasteWatcher
The CFPB’s Desperate, Final Gasp Under Biden
The CFPB has been attempting to overreach its authority in the final days of the Biden administration.
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns the FCC's Net Neutrality Rules
Federal Appeals Court correctly finds the FCC had no authority to impose new net neutrality rules.
Ending Regional Commissions: A Prime Cut for DOGE
Congress can advance government efficiency by cutting corporate welfare programs.
States Should Prepare for a Rainy Day
Some states have built healthy emergency funding reserves; others may leave their taxpayers out in the cold.
Biden Hits Gas Pedal on Wasteful Spending
End of year government spending sprees are common but the Biden administration has hit the gas pedal on wasteful programs.
133 Broadband Programs May Be 132 More Than Necessary
It is time to review the 133 broadband programs across 15 federal agencies with an eye toward consolidation.
The Department of Education is a Failure and Should Be Abolished
The Department of Education should be abolished and authority should go back to the states.
Key Healthcare Policy Priorities for the 119th Congress
The new Congress should promote patient centered care, increase accessibility, affordability, and transparency.
New State Report Details Costs and Abuses of the 340B Drug Pricing Program
Minnesota Department of Health 340B report is the first at the state level to show costs and abuses of the program.
Greater Accountability Ahead for BEAD and USF Funding Remains Uncertain
Issues with BEAD and USF must be resolved by the new Congress and Trump administration.
Pentagon Is Now 0-7 In Passing a Clean Audit
For the seventh straight year, the Pentagon failed its financial review.
Franchise Fees Raise Barriers to Broadband
Courts have held the line against franchise fee abuse. The FCC can protect consumers by ending the practice once and for all.