ICYMI: Complete Budget Analysis, Evers Pushing Costly Environmental Regulations, And The US Consumer Keeps Economy Strong

By MacIverNews - July 19, 2019

2019-21 Budget, Consumers, Economy, Federal Reserve, Gov. Evers, K-12 Funding, Tax Cut, Taxes, Vetoes

As we dive into the heart of the summer, nothing slowed down in the news across the state and country. Over the past week MacIver released its complete analysis of the state budget and a breakdown of how Gov. Evers increased spending through his veto pen; the Governor is trying to push through extensive PFA regulations that would destroy businesses; and consumers keep the economy alive. Read More ICYMI: Complete Budget Analysis, Evers Pushing Costly Environmental Regulations, And The US Consumer Keeps Economy Strong

Car Buyers Face Fewer Choices, Higher Prices Unless Trump Reforms CAFE Mandate

By MacIverNews - July 12, 2019

Auto, Automakers, CAFE, Cars, Consumers, EPA, Era, Mandate, Obama, Standards, Trump

MacIver News – If unchanged, the ultimate impact of these policies will be higher vehicle prices and fewer choices for consumers. The Heritage Foundation estimates a new car in 2025 will cost at least $7,500 more if the Trump Administration does not reform the mandate. Read More Car Buyers Face Fewer Choices, Higher Prices Unless Trump Reforms CAFE Mandate

Craig Calls On Evers To Champion Repeal Of Minimum Markup Law

By Matt Kittle - January 10, 2019

Consumers, David Craig, Minimum Markup. Government, Tony Evers, Unfair Sales Act

By M.D. Kittle – A conservative lawmaker is calling on Gov. Tony Evers to work with the Legislature to do away with Wisconsin’s Unfair Sales Act, a relic of a law that has smothered competition and cost consumers higher prices for nearly 80 years. Read More Craig Calls On Evers To Champion Repeal Of Minimum Markup Law

Americans Pay More For Regs Than For Food And Clothing

By Brett Healy - May 1, 2017

Business, Consumers, Devin LaMahieu, Government, Regulations, REINS Act

A bill that would provide more legislative oversight on costly government regulations is headed for debate Tuesday on the Senate floor. Read More Americans Pay More For Regs Than For Food And Clothing

New Retailer Under Fire for Illegally Offering Customers Low Prices

By MacIver Institute - August 5, 2015

Competition, Consumers, Free Market, Legislature, Minimum Markup Law, Reforms, Unfair Sales Act

MacIver News Service – A new retailer opening stores across Wisconsin this summer is offering prices on some products that its competitors cannot match, because by doing so they are breaking an obscure state law that sets minimum mark ups on everything from groceries to gasoline. Read More New Retailer Under Fire for Illegally Offering Customers Low Prices