Budget and Deficit

The Supreme Court's Wayfair decision gave states a new revenue stream—as well as an excuse to spend even more taxpayer money.

Some Republicans now think imposing taxes to change consumer behavior and then rebating the money to minimize the impact is a good idea.

President Trump's decision to mandate immigrants have health coverage is appropriate, and his Proclamation may actually give immigrants access to affordable coverage. 

Democrats are  calling for huge new tax increases to pay for their new spending while taming the growth in government debt. The past proves we'll get the taxes and spending, but the debt will only increase.

Democrats want to impose price controls on prescription drugs, even though Medicare's long history of price controls shows that they don't control spending.

Another big-spending budget deal, where Republicans claim they'll do better next time—though "next time" never seems to come.

Overhauling Medicare’s Part D drug benefit would be a colossal — and costly — mistake.

The SECURE Act will prevent you from using your IRA to bless your children and grandchildren. It would be an ominous precedent.

Immigrants may currently be a net asset to the economy, but under the Democratic presidential candidates' proposals they will surely be a net cost.

Some think Puerto Rico has been shortchanged. The numbers tell a more nuanced story.