AG asked to weigh in on Gila County’s regulation of short-term rentals
Gila County's regulation of short-term rental properties has drawn scrutiny from one of the county's Republican lawmakers, who has asked the attorney general for an opinion on whether the county is following a state law that limits regulation of local rental properties. . Late last year, the Gila County Board of Supervisors 16 page regulations […]
‘Another Day, Another Regulation’: DOE Continues War On Appliances, Locks In Regs For Clothes Washers And Dryers
The Biden administration on Thursday finalized regulations for home washers and dryers. Department of Energy (DOE) announced Locking in “energy efficiency” regulations for home clothes washers and dryers is part of the Biden administration's broader effort to shape the market in favor of more energy-efficient home appliances in the coming years. It presents the latest […]
Dems Mum On Biden’s Newest Air Quality Regulation Threatening Industry In Their States
Democratic senators and governors did not say whether they support or oppose the Biden administration's latest air quality regulations, despite the policy's potential to harm the state. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Confirmed Updates to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter PM2.5 impose tougher restrictions despite warnings from industry executives, energy policy […]
EJ ANTONI And PETER ST ONGE: How Washington Regulation Strangled American Manufacturing
US Steel, the world's first billion dollar company, is being sold for scrap. And Washington made it happen. Originally a merger of Carnegie Steel and a myriad of smaller companies and J.P. Morgan's favorite stepchild, U.S. Steel had been losing market share for decades. It is now being taken over by foreign rivals, the result […]
Daniel Sutter: Costs of regulation
The federal government issues thousands of pages of new regulations each year (over 90,000 pages of new regulations). Federal Register in 2023). Although the costs of regulation are largely hidden, they can be estimated. A recent study by the National Association of Manufacturers puts the total at $3.1 trillion annually, or more than 10% of […]
Arizona cancels Saudi farm lease, AG Mayes calls for regulation
PHOENIX — Arizona Attorney General Chris Mays said in an interview. The Mike Broomhead Show on KTAR News 92.3 FM A day after Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the termination of the lease on La Paz County farmland in the city of Fondmonte, Arizona announced that statewide groundwater regulations are needed. The company is a subsidiary […]
BEN LIEBERMAN: From Stoves To Ceiling Fans, The Biden Admin Has A Bad Regulation For Every Room In Your House
2023 kicked off with federal regulators targeting gas stoves, but since then we’ve seen many other proposals follow. washing machine, refrigerator, dishwasher, ceiling fan, Water heater, others. All of this is part of a Biden administration prioritizing climate change issues over consumer interests. Each product carries the risk of high appliance prices, limited choice, and […]
Legislature to consider off-highway vehicle issues and regulation
The state legislature has drawn attention to a growing problem in the state for many ranchers and law enforcement officials: the use of off-road vehicles that destroy private and public property. “People don’t realize they’re tearing up the land and leaving a lasting impact,” said Becky Ross, a rancher near Sedona in northern Arizona. “There […]
Biden AI Chair Champions Regulation And Mandated Gov Intervention For ‘Inclusivity’
In a recent interview, Miriam Vogel, chairman of the National AI Advisory Council (NAIAC), emphasized the need for government regulation and intervention to achieve “inclusivity” with artificial intelligence (AI). Vogel will chair the NAIAC from May 2022, advising the president and the White House on AI policy. according to She has been added to her […]
House Moves To Overturn Biden Admin’s Gun Control Regulation, Returns To Business As Usual
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday night to overturn a Biden administration regulation that requires gun owners to register their pistol braces, in line with party policy. Two Democrats teamed up with 217 Republicans to vote He voted in favor of Republican Georgia Rep. Andrew Clyde’s resolution to rescind the Office of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms […]