Recently the Des Moines Register published a series of articles that sheds light on the problems caused by unnecessary and irrational occupational licensing laws. In one recent opinion piece, Darrell Hanson, a former Iowa legislator, describes his first-hand experience with … Continue reading
Bill Callegari, Chairman of the Texas House Government Efficiency and Reform Committee, recently filed bills that could have positive ramifications for economic liberty in Texas. According to this article, two bills by Callegari could affect any occupational license: “One would … Continue reading
Last month the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) slapped several innovative ridesharing businesses with cease and desist orders for illegally operating as charter-party carriers without CPUC’s permission. SideCar is one of the companies that received such a letter and the business … Continue reading
St. Louis, MO.; April 26, 2012 — Tomorrow morning (April 27), PLF Principal Attorney Timothy Sandefur will present arguments in federal court challenging the constitutionality of a Missouri law that requires an entrepreneur to essentially get permission from his or … Continue reading