New Mexico Legislature Approves Ridesharing Operations, Awaits Governor
Lately, ridesharing has become a focus for many state legislatures across the country. As new and innovative technologies develop at a rapid pace, lawmakers are trying to figure out how
Victory against Cronyism in San Antonio – An Update
Following a lawsuit filed by the Institute for Justice (IJ) on behalf of four Hispanic food truck owners against the city of San Antonio, the city council voted at the
House Votes to Reauthorize Crony Export-Import Bank
Last week the House of Representatives voted by a nearly three-to-one margin to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, after authorization for the New Deal institution had expired this summer. While the
To Raise the Minimum Wage or Not to Raise the Minimum Wage — That is a False Choice
The public debate on how to best help the working poor has recently been polarized by pushing the idea that raising the minimum wage is the only solution to fight
Nevada Legislature Shouldn’t Be Stubborn on Surge Pricing
Drivers, start your engines: ridesharing has finally arrived in Nevada. However, despite its immense popularity, the battle between the ridesharing companies and the government regulators is just getting started.
Proposed Overtime Regulation Will Put Hispanic Wages at Risk
A new proposed rule change to federal overtime regulations will raise the salary threshold for overtime exemption nearly two-fold, which advocates claim will give ordinary workers a raise. In fact,
Threading Decision in Texas: A Win for Workers
Earlier this month, the Texas Supreme Court struck down licensing requirements that were burdensome and oppressive to the workers in the threading industry. This constitutes a victory not only
California Unions Demand Exemption from Minimum Wage Increase They Fought For
In Los Angeles, a labor union has stirred up quite a bit of controversy this summer by demanding an exemption from the city's new $15 minimum wage;
Senate Initially Caves over Ex-Im, But Crony Bank Remains Closed
While the Senate voted earlier this week to move forward with legislation to re-authorize the Export Import Bank as part of the highway reauthorization bill, it ultimately approved a
Texas Reduces Burdensome Regulations on Hair Braiders
Texas Reduces Burdensome Regulations on Hair Braiders
The Export-Import Bank: Bad for Small Business, Bad for Hispanics, Bad for America
In June of this year, the Export-Import Bank of the United States is slated to expire unless Congress votes to reauthorize it. The bank, commonly known as Ex-Im, is a
Daniel Garza: Obama’s executive actions are polarizing Washington
On Sunday, former Florida governor Jeb Bush was approached by a "Dreamer" "” an immigrant brought to the U.S. as a child, without legal authorization. With cameras running, Bush was
Young Entrepreneurs Receive Cold Shoulder from Government Regulators
As snow and cold weather pound the east coast of the United States this week, many communities are banding together to help their friends and neighbors through the difficult conditions.
Hands off my Hummus – Regulation in the News
Hands off my Hummus – Regulation in the News