In the gig-economy era where flexible work schedules have become the norm, certain cities like Chicago and Seattle haven’t got the message. In July, Chicago passed a predictive scheduling law, which makes employers post their schedules well in advance for hourly workers and then fine or penalize employers for making any changes to the set […]
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The Hill: Robocalls May Be Annoying, But Not All Are Bad
Although robocalls may be so irritating that it makes us choose not to answer phone numbers we don’t recognize, not all scams are masked as robocalls. There are legitimate notifications that deliver important information about your bank account, lab test results, weather alerts, and even more serious safety-related info. Read this op-ed to learn more. […]
Hill’s Congress Blog: The FDA Should Release Its Data on Youth Use of Tobacco
The FDA needs to release its data on teen vaping. Providing a comprehensive compilation of the facts to the public will provide transparency and assure that FDA regulators’ and the administration’s policies on vaping are well-informed and impactful for the whole country. American consumers deserve to know the facts. Read this op-ed in the Hill’s […]
Morning Consult: Stealth Regulations Are Taxing Low-Emissions Transportation
Protecting the environment and consumer prices are two issues that most Americans are concerned about. So it’s not surprising that federal bureaucrats have been purposefully quiet about proposals to impose sweeping new regulations that would hamper the country’s freight railroads — the most environmentally sound way to move freight over land — and do so […]
Coalition Letter: Oppose “Green New Deal” Legislation
Today, ACI joined over 30 groups in urging Senator Mitch McConnell to oppose any “Green New Deal” legislative language buried inside unrelated legislation. The letter is available online.
Taxing Credit Unions Will Hurt Consumers
Earlier this year, Iowa State University published a study that found same-sex couples were more likely to be denied a mortgage than heterosexual couples. To address this discrepancy, the first credit union to serve the LGBTQ community was formed this year in Michigan. Yet, not everyone supports credit unions. The Florida Bankers Association have long […]
Hill’s Congress Blog: The Third Circuit Shows It Lives in Another era with ruling on Media Ownership
In a 2-1 decision last week, the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals squashed recent efforts by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deregulate media ownership rules, which would have allowed local news outlets across the country to adapt and thrive. Instead, a 40-year-old rule restricting cross-ownership of a newspaper and TV station in the […]
Inside Sources: Scrapping Predictive Scheduling Laws Would be a Holiday Miracle
Predictive scheduling regulations, laws that regulate how businesses schedule work shifts for their employees, are on the rise across America. Rather than helping workers, they are capping their earning power and imposing unnecessary costs on businesses and consumers. As employees and shoppers begin to gear up for the busy festive season, a time when many […]
Real Clear Public Affairs: California’s Occupational Licensing Laws Cost Consumers and Businesses Billions
For the benefit of consumers, entrepreneurs, and workers, state legislators need to pare back occupational licensing regulations. These cruel rules target the most vulnerable in society and burden consumers with artificially high costs. To read this op-ed, visit Real Clear Public Affairs.
Town Hall: Free College and False Conclusions
While free college might sound great, read why that it’s not a viable solution. Simply put, “The best things in life aren’t free” and college shouldn’t be either.