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Politicians have long understood the potency of waving the national-security flag to push policies, even if unrelated to national security, columnist Veronique de Rugy...

Judge Andrew Napolitano: What Happens When the Firemen Are the Arsonists?

Heartland Author - March 23, 2023

The Fed raised interest rates to cool the inflation it caused by putting fiat money into the money supply, Judge Andrew Napolitano says In the...

Illinois Lawmaker Says House Speaker Called Shots on $1.8 billion ComEd Legislation

Heartland Author - March 22, 2023

The former speaker has been charged with 23 counts of racketeering, bribery and official misconduct in a separate case that could go to trial (The...

Life, Liberty, Property #10: Banks in the Tank

S. T. Karnick - March 21, 2023

Life, Liberty, Property: Feds bail out depositors at SVB and Signature Bank, but won't help banks that aren't "too big to fail." You need to SUBSCRIBE...

Stephen Moore: Michigan Is Headed Back to Rust Belt Poverty

Stephen Moore - March 21, 2023

Many businesses won't even consider locating a new factory or blue-collar operation in a forced union state, columnist Stephen Moore says Since the early days...

Uncertain Revenue Expectations Cloud Pennsylvania’s Financial Future

Heartland Author - March 21, 2023

The trends that stifle the state’s growth and impact its spending have not changed (The Center Square) – Two of Pennsylvania’s most respected economic analysts...

Inflation Continues to Outpace Wages, Data Shows

Heartland Author - March 21, 2023

Supply chain issues and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have also played a role in increasing the cost as certain goods as well (The Center...

The Dark Magic of Forcing Competition: Promotio Competitio (Commentry)

Heartland Author - March 20, 2023

The Dark Magic of forcing competition through regulation gives the government more power: Promotio Competitio! Promotio Competitio is a magic spell, more potent than many others....

Fed Poised to Continue Interest Rate Hikes Despite Growing Concerns About Financial System

Robert Genetski - March 20, 2023

Despite growing concerns about the stability of the nation's financial system, the Federal Reserve is likely to increase the fed funds rate this week....

Gov. Abbott Denounces Biden’s ESG policies that Hurt Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry

Heartland Author - March 20, 2023

Abbott challenged the president on the same day a coalition of 18 governors announced their plan to oppose Biden ESG policies (The Center Square) –...

New EPA Regulations for Safe Water Expected to Cost Municipalities Billions

Heartland Author - March 20, 2023

The new EPA drinking water guidelines are expected to cost Illinois municipalities billions of dollars (The Center Square) – For the first time in 26...

Highest Pay Boost for Federal Workers Since Carter—Biden Budget

Heartland Author - March 17, 2023

Highest pay boost for federal workers since President Carter's administration proposed in President Biden's fiscal year 2024 plan. President Joe Biden’s $7 trillion tax-and-spending plan would boost...

Ranchers Testify to Property Damage, Crime caused by Illegal Foreign Nationals

Heartland Author - March 17, 2023

The bill to assist property owners has the support of several groups, including the Texas Farm Bureau and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers...

In New Record, Biden Requests Billions to Advance Gender Agenda Worldwide

Heartland Author - March 17, 2023

President Biden advances gender agenda at taxpayer expense (The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s 2024 budget proposal requests billions of dollars to advance his...

David Harsanyi: Democrats Deserve Plenty of Blame for the Bank Crisis

David Harsanyi - March 17, 2023

Rather than slowing down, President Biden argued we should pass another $5 trillion in spending to alleviate price spikes, columnist David Harsanyi says The United...