Publications
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Revising Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code to Protect Americans’ Property Rights
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Important provisions in Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) contain highly problematic elements that undermine Americans’ individual rights and threaten the stability of the U.S. economy. This Tip Sheet will provide a brief description of those troubling areas of the UCC and propose a set of related concrete policy solutions for lawmakers. The […] -
The Georgia House Should Not Consider Minimum Wage Hikes Amid Rising Inflation
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Georgia House of Representatives is considering House Bill 1507, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Peach State from its current $5.15 per hour to $8 per hour, effective immediately. Historically, some state lawmakers have advocated for quick “fixes” in response to perilous economic situations, such as minimum wage hikes. However, minimum […] -
The Tennessee House Should Not Consider Minimum Wage Hikes Amid Rising Inflation
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Tennessee House of Representatives is considering House Bill 819, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Volunteer State from its current $7.25 per hour to $12 per hour, effective July 1, 2024. Historically, some state lawmakers have advocated for quick “fixes” in response to perilous economic situations, such as minimum wage hikes. […] -
Research & Commentary: Anti-ESG Bill in Georgia Will Ensure Peach State Pension Funds Invested Appropriately
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Georgia House of Representatives would combat environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring systems and ensure state pension funds are invested solely to achieve the maximum return on investment for pensioners, rather than advancing social or political causes that may likely lead to lower returns and financial underperformance. ESG scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly […] -
Revising the Uniform Commercial Code to Protect Americans’ Property Rights and Impede a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Important provisions in the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) contain highly problematic elements that undermine Americans’ individual rights and threaten the stability of the U.S. economy. This Tip Sheet will provide a brief description of those troubling areas of the UCC and propose a set of related concrete policy solutions for lawmakers. The UCC was created […] -
The Mississippi House Should Not Consider Minimum Wage Hikes Amid Rising Inflation
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Mississippi House of Representatives is considering House Bill 16, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Magnolia State from its current $7.25 per hour to $15 per hour. Furthermore, HB 16 would require that on September 30, 2024, and on September 30 of each subsequent year, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security […] -
The Mississippi House Should Not Consider Minimum Wage Hikes Amid Rising Inflation
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Mississippi House of Representatives is considering House Bill 67, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Magnolia State from its current $7.25 per hour to $15 per hour. Furthermore, HB 67 would require that employers with tipped employees be exempt from the requirement to pay the state minimum wage and to establish […] -
The Mississippi House Should Not Consider Minimum Wage Hikes Amid Rising Inflation
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Mississippi House of Representatives is considering House Bill 306, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Magnolia State from its current $7.25 per hour to $8.50 per hour. Furthermore, HB 306 would require that employers with tipped employees be exempt from the requirement to pay the state minimum wage and to establish […] -
The Mississippi House Should Not Consider Minimum Wage Hikes Amid Rising Inflation
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Mississippi House of Representatives is considering House Bill 584, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Magnolia State from its current $7.25 per hour to $10 per hour. Furthermore, HB 584 would require that employers with tipped employees be exempt from the requirement to pay the state minimum wage and to establish […] -
The Mississippi House Should Not Consider Minimum Wage Hikes Amid Rising Inflation
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Mississippi House of Representatives is considering House Bill 71, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Magnolia State from its current $7.25 per hour to $10 per hour. Furthermore, HB 71 would require that employers with tipped employees be exempt from the requirement to pay the state minimum wage and to establish […] -
Research & Commentary: Anti-Economic Boycott Bill Will Protect Oklahoma Economy, Ensure Sooner State Pension Funds Invested Appropriately
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Oklahoma House of Representatives would combat environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring regimes by ensuring that taxpayer dollars do not fund commercial boycotts that reduce economic growth, cause job losses, and shrink Oklahoma’s tax base. ESG scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly being used by investment firms and financial institutions […] -
Protecting Private Property Through the Uniform Commercial Code
Publication -Policy Briefs -Dear State Legislators and Other Elected Officials, Questions are now being raised about important laws that have been added to state codes in all 50 states over the past 25 years. These laws were deliberately designed to abrogate private property rights and could in the future be used to harm all Americans who hold investment […] -
Research & Commentary: Anti-ESG Bill in Ohio Will Ensure Buckeye State Pension Funds Invested Appropriately
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Ohio General Assembly would combat environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring systems and ensure state pension funds are invested solely to achieve the maximum return on investment for pensioners, rather than advancing social or political causes that may likely lead to lower returns and financial underperformance. ESG scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly […] -
Research & Commentary: Anti-Economic Boycott Bill Will Protect Missouri Economy, Ensure Show Me State Pension Funds Invested Appropriately
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Missouri House of Representatives would combat environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring regimes by ensuring that taxpayer dollars do not fund commercial boycotts that reduce economic growth, cause job losses, and shrink Missouri’s tax base. ESG scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly being used by investment firms and financial institutions that […] -
Research & Commentary: Anti-Economic Boycott Bill Will Protect Ohio Economy, Ensure Buckeye State Pension Funds Invested Appropriately
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Ohio House of Representatives, the Fair Access to Financial Services Act, would combat environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring regimes by ensuring that taxpayer dollars do not fund commercial boycotts that reduce economic growth, cause job losses, and shrink Ohio’s tax base. ESG scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly being used […] -
Research & Commentary: Anti-ESG Bill in Georgia Will Ensure Peach State Pension Funds Invested Appropriately
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Georgia Senate would combat environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring systems and ensure state pension funds are invested solely to achieve the maximum return on investment for pensioners, rather than advancing social or political causes that may likely lead to lower returns and financial underperformance. ESG scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly being […] -
Research & Commentary: Anti-Economic Boycott Bill Will Protect Iowa Economy, Ensure Hawkeye State Pension Funds Invested Appropriately
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Iowa Senate would combat environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring regimes by ensuring that taxpayer dollars do not fund commercial boycotts that reduce economic growth, cause job losses, and shrink Iowa’s tax base. ESG scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly being used by investment firms and financial institutions that forces […] -
Research & Commentary: Anti-ESG Bill in Missouri Will Ensure Sooner State Pension Funds Invested Appropriately
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Missouri House of Representatives would combat environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring systems and ensure state pension funds are invested solely to achieve the maximum return on investment for pensioners, rather than advancing social or political causes that may likely lead to lower returns and financial underperformance. ESG scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly […] -
Research & Commentary: Anti-ESG Bill in Nebraska Will Ensure Cornhusker State Pension Funds Invested Appropriately
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Nebraska Legislature would combat environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring systems and ensure state pension funds are invested solely to achieve the maximum return on investment for pensioners, rather than advancing social or political causes that may likely lead to lower returns and financial underperformance. ESG scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly being used […] -
Research & Commentary: Anti-ESG Bill in Oklahoma Will Ensure Sooner State Pension Funds Invested Appropriately
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Oklahoma House of Representatives would combat environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring systems and ensure state pension funds are invested solely to achieve the maximum return on investment for pensioners, rather than advancing social or political causes that may likely lead to lower returns and financial underperformance. ESG scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly […] -
Research & Commentary: Minimum Wages Hikes Are on the Table for West Virginia
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The West Virginia House of Representatives is considering House Bill 4534, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Mountain State to $15 per hour by September 30, 2029. The legislation would incrementally raise the minimum wage beginning with an increase to $10 per hour beginning September 30, 2024, then increasing by $1 per hour […] -
Research & Commentary: Minimum Wages Hikes Are on the Table for West Virginia
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The West Virginia House of Representatives is considering House Bill 4256, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Mountain State to $15 per hour, by December 31, 2029. The legislation would incrementally raise the minimum wage beginning with an increase to $10 per hour beginning December 31, 2024, then increasing by $1 per hour […] -
Research & Commentary: Minimum Wages Hikes Are on the Table for Oklahoma
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Oklahoma Senate is considering Senate Bill 1276, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Sooner State to $13 per hour by November 1, 2024. The legislation would incrementally raise the minimum wage beginning with an increase to $13 per, then increasing by $0.50 per hour every year over a five-year period after […] -
Research & Commentary: New York May Continue to Increase the Minimum Wage
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The New York Senate is considering Senate Bill 8154, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Empire State to $17 per hour by January 1, 2025. The legislation would incrementally raise the minimum wage beginning with an increase to $16 per hour, then increasing to $17 per hour on January 1, 2026, or, […]