Government Red Tape
Many cities, counties, and states wrap small businesses up in red tape that goes far beyond protecting public health and safety. For example, when theater owners in Tucson painted a large mural on the side of their building to advertise an upcoming show, the city cracked down, citing the theater for not following the proper permitting steps, including making a formal presentation before the Sign Code Advisory Committee. Goldwater helps cities see the long-term advantage in minimal, consistent regulation – and isn’t afraid to step in when they overstep their constitutional authority.
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President's move on air quality regulation a good start
Posted on October 06, 2011 | Type: Blog | Author: Rebecca HudsonPresident Obama has finally made an attempt to reign in the astounding regulatory overreach of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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A tax credit to reduce government red tape
Posted on October 05, 2011 | Type: Blog | Author: Nick DraniasA regulatory tax credit would allow taxpayers to reduce their taxes in an amount equal to the cost of complying with excessive regulation by the government, providing a powerful incentive for government to avoid and reduce regulations.
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Do consumers need protection from out of state wine?
Posted on September 27, 2011 | Type: Blog | Author: Clint BolickCongress is considering a bill, H.R. 1161, which would allow states to restore protectionist trade barriers against wine grown outside their state line.
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In Arizona, nibbling away at free enterprise
Posted on September 23, 2011 | Type: In the News | Author: George WillCindy Vong is a tiny woman with a problem as big as the government that is causing it.
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Government: A lousy venture capitalist
Posted on September 14, 2011 | Type: Blog | Author: Byron SchlomachWhen state legislatures reconvene in January, a priority for many will be passing some kind of “jobs” bill. What form that might take is open to debate, but there are already lessons to be learned on what not to do.
