Episode 114: Does Iowa Need Regulatory Reform?

In this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart speaks with Dr. James Broughel with the Mercatus Center about regulatory reform.

Let’s Get Real About Spending

John Hendrickson: Iowa policymakers should seriously consider a state spending limitation amendment. Strengthening Iowa’s spending limitation would finally place taxpayers first.

“Medicare For All” Would Increase Fed Spending by $32.6 Trillion in First 10 Years

A Mercatus Center report says U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) Medicare For All Act would add “an unprecedented strain on the federal budget.”

Does Government “Help” Prevent Growth?

John Hendrickson: If Iowa wants to increase economic growth, create more jobs and opportunities, and make our state more welcoming to businesses and entrepreneurs, policymakers need to implement pro-growth fiscal policies.

Now is the Time to Create a Better Tax Climate

John Hendrickson: The Iowa Legislature has a unique opportunity to enact tax relief by lowering rates across-the-board and begin the process of controlling spending with the 99 percent spending limitation amendment.

The Size (and Price) of the Toy

The favorite toy of many little (and big) boys is a shiny,…

Iowa Ranked 13th in Freedom, But Education Policies Need Help

This should make Steve Hoodjer proud.  The Mercatus Center of George Mason…

More Money for Education Doesn’t Equal Results

As the Mercatus Center at George Mason University points out. Other than…