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Shocking: A federal agency’s new rule could harm electrical grid reliability
Last July the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) finalized FERC Order No. 2023, which makes significant changes to the procedures for adding new transmission to…
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Another ban from California: Say goodbye to most new gas-powered lawn and garden equipment
California is not just banning gas-powered vehicles and trying to ban diesel locomotives. The state is also banning the sale of new gas-powered…
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More credit card competition? Not really
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is worried about a lack of competition in payment card networks, so he’s planning to force the issue. His Credit…
Heritage
EPA’s Tailpipe Emissions Rule Rides Roughshod Over Our Freedoms
CEI’s Marlo Lewis was cited in a recent article in Heritage on an EPA emissions rule: Marlo Lewis, senior research fellow at the Competitive…
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This model AI legislation would regulate government instead of the private sector
Brand new guidance from the Office of Management and Budget governing uses of artificial intelligence (AI) throughout the federal government was issued last week.
Blog
This week in ridiculous regulations: Trademark fees and threatened sloths
A cargo ship struck and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The psychologist and economist Daniel Kahneman died at age 90.
Forbes
Model Legislation On Artificial Intelligence To Regulate Government, Not Big Tech
While there’s considerable chatter, Congress seems unlikely to enact legislation regulating artificial intelligence (AI) this election year. The wait can be worth it, though. There…
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California laggin’: As Golden State minimum wage rises, so does unemployment
California has been a pioneer in raising the minimum wage for decades, consistently putting its state-wide minimum well above the federal rate. Over that same…
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Questions about EPA’s electric vehicle rule—some answered, some not
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week posted the pre-Federal Register version of its de facto electric vehicle (EV) sales mandate rule. The rule…
ITIF
“Lina Khan’s Defective Critique of Boeing as ‘National Champion'”
Dorothy Robyn from ITIF argues that Lina Khan’s critique of Boeing as an example of why other American companies need more antitrust scrutiny is defective.
Politico
“TikTok’s Troubles Just Got Worse: The FTC Could Sue Them, Too,
Politico reports on the FTC’s investigation into TikTok regarding privacy and data security practices.
Phoenix Center
“Amazon: A Monopolist that Undersells Its Competitors?”
Dr. George Ford tests the veracity of the FTC’s claims against Amazon in a new paper for the Phoenix Center.
Truth on the Market
“Antitrust at the Agencies Roundup: Supply Chains, Noncompetes, and Greedflation”
Dan Gilman from ICLE discusses the FTC’s most recent open meeting.
NOTUS
“The Biden Official with MAGA Admirers”
NOTUS reporters Claire Heddles and Byron Tau discuss the odd camaraderie between FTC Chair Lina Khan and Trump supporting Republicans.
The Orange County Register
California should discard unrealistic climate goals
CEI’s Daren Bakst is cited in The Orange County Register on California’s unrealistic climate goals: “California regularly doesn’t take into account technological feasibility or…
The Center Square
Op-Ed: Minnesota’s burdensome clean transportation standards drive up costs
Minnesota legislators may try to phase out traditional motor fuels and the vehicles that run on them. The state is already imposing strict tailpipe standards…
DC Journal
Biden’s Emissions Rule a ‘De Facto Ban’ on Gas-Powered Cars, Critics Say
CEI’s Daren Bakst is cited in DC Journal on Biden’s emissions rule: The conclusion, said Daren Bakst of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, is a…
DC Journal
Biden’s Emissions Rule a ‘De Facto Ban’ on Gas-Powered Cars, Critics Say
CEI’s Daren Bakst is cited in DC Journal on a emissions rule leading to a gas powered vehicle ban: The conclusion, said Daren Bakst…
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Free the Economy podcast: Gig work with Liya Palagashvili
In this week’s episode we cover how to rebuild after the Baltimore bridge collapse, legal challenges to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new…
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Climate change doesn’t cause inflation.
A new study in Nature from two scientists and two European Central Bank officials argues that climate change could cause inflation. A Daily Caller…
Washington Times
Past the tipping point? Survey finds most Americans say tipping is ‘out of control’
CEI’s Sean Higgins is cited in an article on the Washington Times about tipping in American businesses: Sean Higgins, an analyst at the libertarian…
E&E News
Lummis gets earful back home over carbon tariff vote
CEI’s Daren Bakst is cited on E&E News on Sen. Lummis backlash in home state over carbon tariff vote: In advance of the EPW Committee…
Daily Wire
Biden Plans To Destroy What’s Left Of The Economy With Ban On Gas Powered Vehicles
CEI’s Marlo Lewis is cited in the Daily Wire on Biden’s plan to ban gas powered vehicles: Marlo Lewis, a Senior Fellow at the Competitive…
Reason
Parents Don’t Want Schools to Confiscate Kids’ Phones
CEI’s Jessica Melugin is cited in Reason on parents position of schools confiscating student’s phones: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law restricting teen use…
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Two cheers for the gas stove protections in FY 2024 spending bill
There is a provision in the recently-passed appropriations bill prohibiting any federal funds from being used by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to…
WNG
Another push for electric vehicles
CEI’s Marlo Lewis is cited on WNG about another push for electric vehicles: MARLO LEWIS: Ford has lost $4.7 billion on its electric vehicle…
News Release
Florida social media law puts all users’ privacy at risk: CEI analysis
A new social media bill signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will ban people younger than 14 years old from using social…
Epoch Times
‘Green Innovation’ Study Shows California CO2 Policies Mainly Help China
CEI’s Daren Bakst is cited in the Epoch Times on a recent study on C02 policies in China: Daren Bakst, the director of CEI’s…
Blog
This week in ridiculous regulations: NASA penalties and emergency alerts
The 2024 Federal Register topped 20,000 pages. The Justice Department sued Apple for having an iPhone monopoly. Russia held an election-themed event where Vladimir Putin…
Daily Caller
This Union Is Plotting To Take Over The Auto Industry. Can It Be Done?
CEI’s Sean Higgins is cited in the Daily Caller a union agenda to take over the auto industry: “Chattanooga is anybody’s guess,” Sean Higgins,…
The Hill
The right way to neutralize China’s unfair economic advantage on climate
There’s a big push in Congress to eliminate any competitive edge handed to China as a result of domestic and international climate change policies. The…
News Release
Government Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple Undermines Consumer Choices
The U.S. Justice Department along with 16 states and the District of Columbia, filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple on March 21, arguing the company…
Forbes
Libertarian Victory: You Mean We Can Shut Down Government Without Even Passing A Law?
It is happening again. Congress will enact another bloated, pork-laden and largely unread omnibus spending bill to complete formal appropriations for the 2024 fiscal year…
https://www.thecollegefix.com/university-launches-semester-long-climate-emergency-campaign-to-protect-mother-earth/
University launches semester-long ‘climate emergency’ campaign to protect ‘Mother Earth’
CEI’s Daren Bakst is cited in The College Fix on a Western Michigan University climate campaign: But Daren Bakst, director of the Center for…
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Lina Khan’s tenure as FTC Chair highlights need for reform of the agency
Three years ago, today, President Biden nominated Lina Khan to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The Senate confirmed Khan as a commissioner later in…
The National Desk
Federal Reserve keeps waiting for more data before cutting interest rates
CEI’s Ryan Young is cited on The National Desk about Federal Reserve interest rates: “The Fed has done just about all that it can…
E & E News
Murky deadline looms for Biden’s regs
CEI’s Clyde Wayne Crews is cited in E & E News on a murkey deadline for Biden regulations: The Biden administration “might not be so…
News Release
The House passes anti-carbon tax resolution: CEI analysis
Today, the House voted in a bipartisan manner to approve a concurrent resolution “expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be…
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Free the Economy podcast: Paying for organs with Pete Jaworski
In this week’s episode we cover the future of AI and employment, why we shouldn’t trust Chinese economic statistics, and how the…
The Federalist Society
Boiling Down the Enumerated Powers: CEI Challenges the Federal Ban on Home Distilling
CEI’s Devin Watkins was cited in a recent blog posting on The Federalist Society about the home distilling ban: In a recently filed lawsuit, the Competitive…
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EPA’s latest unlawful assault on vehicle affordability and choice
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced final emission standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032…
Blog
Energy Week: Legislators have a chance to support important bills
This week is “Energy Week” in the US House of Representatives.House Republicans are going to vote on important legislation to help unleash American energy and…
News Release
Fed ignores congressional pressure and keeps interest rates steady: CEI analysis
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced that it will keep interest rates steady in a continued effort to fight off inflation. CEI senior economist…
The Wall Street Journal
Biden’s EPA Gives Automakers More Leeway to Phase Out Gas-Engine Cars
CEI’s Daren Bakst was cited in the Wall Street Journal on phasing out of gas-engine vehicles: “If this rule survives, Americans should expect the…
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Diversity, equity, and exclusion: How the NLRB’s double standard on job-related speech hurts workers
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is supposed to protect workers who publicly raise questions about the policies in their workplace. A few recent cases…
News Release
EPA tailpipe rule an abuse of power, consumer freedom
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released its final rule on vehicle tailpipe emissions, which mirrors the proposed rule on the expected percentage of…
Washington Examiner
“Lina Khan Opposes Private Investment in Healthcare. She’s Wrong.
Nathalie Voit from Young Voices discusses the inherent bias and misconceptions surrounding the FTC’s workshop on private equity in health care.
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The Fifth Circuit blocks the SEC’s climate disclosure rule in the first legal challenge to the rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently voted to approve its highly-awaited climate disclosure rule. However, fewer than 10 days after its finalization, the…
Forbes
“This is Why the Concept of Antitrust Should Be Junked”
Steve Forbes explains why the FTC’s case against Kroger and Albertsons is preposterous and how it illustrates the flaws of antitrust laws.
Wall Street Journal
“Reddit Says FTC Looking into Licensing of User Content to Third Parties for AI Models”
The Wall Street Journal reports on the FTC’s inquiry into Reddit in the midst of the company’s upcoming IPO.