Category: Regulation
Special interests will capture south-central Kansas planning
Special interest groups are likely to co-opt the government planning process started in south-central Kansas as these groups see ways to benefit from the plan. The public choice school of economics and political science has taught us how special interest groups seek favors from government at enormous costs to society, and we will see this…
Republicans recognize overcriminalization
The Republican platform gives recognition to the problem of overcriminalization, a growing threat to liberty and freedom.
Kansas counties decline sustainable communities planning
Two of the five Kansas counties that were asked to participate in a sustainable communities planning grant have decided not to join the effort.
Kansas auto dealers benefit from anti-competitive law
Kansas automobile dealers benefit from a law that limits the ability of competitors to form new dealerships. Consumers are harmed.
Regulation for the sake of business
There are many examples of how the conventional wisdom regarding regulation is wrong, That wisdom being Republicans and conservatives are in bed with government, seeking to unshackle business from the burden of government regulation. Democrats and liberals, on the other hand, are busily crafting regulations to protect the middle class from the evils of big…
The role of speculators
As gasoline prices rise, we hear the call for regulation of speculators, with Fox News populist Bill O’Reilly a leading voice. Part of the complaint is true: Speculators are selfish people, acting only to make as much profit as possible for themselves. But by doing so, they provide a valuable public service.
Congress should reserve the right to protect our wireless future
As the expert agency, the FCC is right to ask for some flexibility with the wireless spectrum auction design process. Congress, however, should reserve its right to protect our wireless future by preventing FCC overreach and ensure that all companies can participate in the auction process. It’s only the fair choice to make.
Sustainable planning: The agenda and details
A paper written by Sedgwick County Commissioner Richard Ranzau explains the dangers behind the sustainable planning movement.