After we get through COVID-19, let’s keep the suspended regulations and red tape suspended. Read More Regulations Wisconsin Should Leave Behind
Regulations Wisconsin Should Leave Behind
Price Police
Repeal The Wisconsin Grinch
The Wisconsin Grinch, the minimum markup law, holds our economy back, punishes consumers with higher prices, and makes shopping for the holidays, back-to-school, or any other time of year more expensive. Guest column from St. Sen. Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield). Read More Repeal The Wisconsin Grinch
MacIver Institute Applauds Introduction of Minimum Markup Bill
Press Release – On Tuesday, Sens. Vukmir and Craig and Reps. Ott and Murphy introduced a bill to repeal portions of Wisconsin’s antiquated Unfair Sales Act. The MacIver Institute applauds the bill and asks, will Wisconsin consumers finally see relief from government-mandated higher prices? Read More MacIver Institute Applauds Introduction of Minimum Markup Bill
Amazon Prime Shoppers Urged to Call Price Police If They See A Really Good Deal
Press Release – Thousands of online bargain hunters in Wisconsin should take extra caution when shopping on Amazon today. The state’s antiquated Minimum Markup law, which regulates what price retailers can charge for everything from gasoline to an Xbox, is still on the books. Read More Amazon Prime Shoppers Urged to Call Price Police If They See A Really Good Deal
“Special Legislative Reception”
Special Guest Perspective by James Wigderson – It would be interesting to hear why Wisconsin consumers are better off paying higher prices. It would be good to hear such “mom and pop” operations like Kwik Trip and Woodman’s defend needing a state agency like the DATCP to police the pricing of their competitors. Read More “Special Legislative Reception”