Category Archives: Regulation

Tenth Planned Parenthood Video Drops

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Is it 10? I may have missed one or two along the way. Funny how Planned Parenthood’s defenders always speak as though it is a sacred charity, but when Planned Parenthood personnel don’t know they’re on camera, it’s “an industry.” … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for September 8, 2015

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Time for another Texas vs. California roundup: Why Texas is awesome: First, there is no state income tax in Texas. Some people know this and some don’t—few really grasp what it means practically. It means that if you make decent … Continue reading →

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Let the Texas Racing Commission Die

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Lawrence Person

The Texas Racing Commission is tasked with overseeing and regulating horse and greyhound racing in Texas. In 2014, the commission decided to legalize “historical racing”. What’s historical racing, you ask? That’s where bettors use a machine to wager on already-run … Continue reading →

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WTO Trade Agreement Reached on IT Products

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Lawrence Person

A new trade agreement was struck at the World Trade Organization. A new global trade agreement that eliminates tariffs on more than 200 kinds of IT products should result in lower prices to technology buyers around the world as it … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for July 24, 2015

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Today will be full of Stuff. And Things. So enjoy a LinkSwarm! Barack Obama, the MegaBanker’s friend. “Three top Democrats are accusing the Department of Housing and Urban Development of quietly removing a key clause in its requirements for taxpayer-guaranteed … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for June 24, 2015

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Lawrence Person

It’s been a while since I did a Texas vs. California update, so this is going to be a meaty one: The Texas Comptroller has released a 50 state overview of how Texas stacks up to other states. There’s a … Continue reading →

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Texas Legalizes Medical Cannabis Oil

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Lawrence Person

This was one small story in the tidal wave of session-ending bills, but Texas has now legalized medical cannabis oil. “Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation Monday legalizing low-THC cannabis oils as treatment for certain medical conditions. The Texas Compassionate Use … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for May 21, 2015

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Time for another Texas vs. California update: “March marked a phenomenal run of 99 consecutive months when Texas’ unemployment rate was at or below the national average.” Also: “Texas employs an impressive two and a half times more people since … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for May 5, 2015

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Happy Cinco de Mayo! My efforts to move the LinkSwarm back to it’s usual Friday position by posting early have failed, so I’m trying to get it there by letting it drift back one day later each time… “Canadian Partnership … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. California Update for April 15, 2015

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Hope you’ve finished your taxes already! Time for another Texas vs. California update: Detroit and Stockton’s bankruptcies may signal further problems nationwide, says New York Fed President William Dudley. “While these particular bankruptcy filings have captured a considerable amount of … Continue reading →

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