Should We Shutter the Department of Education?
In 2015, Giovanetti proposed that every new law or regulation should contain a sunset clause after five years and after 10 years for any and all new agencies. If that commonsense guideline were actually in place, the Education Department would have probably been on the chopping block 30 years ago.
IPI Annual World Intellectual Property Day Celebration Features Rep. Doug Collins
The Institute for Policy Innovation, in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization, hosts its annual World Intellectual Property Day Celebration featuring Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
Trustees Report Shows Grim Future for Social Security, Medicare
The release of the 2019 Social Security Trustees Report has grim but unsurprising news. A new book, “On the Edge: America Faces the Entitlements Cliff,” shows how the U.S. can move away from the crumbling patchwork of unsustainable government programs and easily address funding for healthcare, welfare, and retirement in a way that is financially sustainable long-term.
Masterson Online: Our Votes In Danger?
The best justification I've read of late for having the electoral college comes from Dr. Merrill Matthews.
Electoral College Protects All Americans Against the 'Tyranny of the Majority'
The Electoral College is one of the most critical institutions created by the framers of the Constitution to ensure a stable representative government, yet it’s under attack.
FCC Right To Rein In Cable Fees, Policy Experts Say
During a panel discussion hosted by Consumer Action for a Strong Economy, research group president Tom Giovanetti said there’s no conflict between asking the FCC to limit local cable regulators’ authority and advocating for smaller government.
GOP Taking Chance with 'Repeal and Replace' Repeat
President Donald Trump says a healthcare plan from Republicans will go to vote after the 2020 election. Is that a good idea or bad idea?
How Conservative Texas Legislators Protect Business Rather Than Free Markets
Some conservative Texas lawmakers this legislative session are presenting us with not one but two examples of confusing business protection with free-market support. This is unfortunate, but it may provide an object lesson in the difference between being pro-market and pro-business.
IPI Announces Addie Crimmins as Director of Development and Events
The Institute for Policy Innovation is pleased to announce the recent hire of Addie Crimmins as new Director of Development and Events for the North Texas-based nonprofit public policy research organization.
Fuel Standards to Prevent Overdependence on Foreign Oil Are Out of Date
The Trump administration is trying to strike a blow for rational and honest government, so you know it’s getting a lot of pushback.