Commentary

This year Washington will spend $4 trillion for the first time ever. That’s the equivalent of $33,000 for every American family. The recent ‘omnibus’ $1.3 trillion spending bill has only underscored Congress’ reckless disregard for current and future American taxpayers who will be left to pay the tab. Thankfully, there is hope. As lawmakers consider […]

What it is: Earlier this week, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed H. 4077, a bipartisan educational opportunity bill, into law. The legislation makes the Exceptional SC scholarship program for special needs students permanent and grants the program an additional $1 million in funding.  Why it’s important: The Exceptional SC program has a proven track […]

You’ve probably read stories about the growing partisan divide between Democrats and Republicans in America. But there is one thing both parties have both taken part in: bipartisan wasteful spending has led our nation to $21 trillion in federal debt. Most recently, Republicans in Congress have exacerbated the debt by passing the reckless $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill, which was then […]

There’s a chain reaction happening in New Mexico. County by county, local officials are showing support for worker freedom by passing right-to-work ordinances.   First it was Sandoval County, which passed right-to-work in January. Now, bordering counties of San Juan and McKinley are considering it, as is near-by Torrance County.  Second was Otero County, which passed right-to-work in April. The county’s west side is […]

You wouldn’t spend money on something you don’t want or need, right? If you did, that would be a waste. And certainly, no one should force you to waste your own money. Believe it or not, people are being forced to spend their money all the time in ways they don’t want to — by legal means, […]

This week, the House of Representatives came together in a bipartisan effort to pass Right to Try legislation that will soon extend hope to tens of thousands of terminally-ill patients and their families. For many, this bill represents their last and final chance to potentially save their own lives. During his weekly press conference this […]

Congress isn’t exactly known for its frugality or responsible spending. The recent $1.3 trillion omnibus package is an obvious example. As a result of the measure’s passage, total federal spending this year will reach $4.1 trillion, with the greatest spending coming from entitlement programs. If Congress does not take immediate action, the deficit will hit […]

Earlier this week, Seattle’s city council voted unanimously for a harmful tax increase on businesses grossing $20 million a year. Described as a “literal tax on jobs” and a “head tax,” under the new law, nearly 600 large Seattle companies, including Amazon and Starbucks, will be required to pay an annual tax of $275 per “head,” […]

There’s a whole lot of misinformation out there about the Farm Bill, which the House of Representatives will vote on this Friday. But the truth is quite simple – this bill continues Washington’s addiction to reckless spending and is loaded with corporate welfare. Here are three common myths about the Farm Bill, and the facts […]