Evidence Piles up against Film Subsidies
Of all the absurd things that politicians spend tax money on, film subsidies are one of the most absurd. And
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Film Subsidies under Scrutiny Nationwide
A couple years ago, I wrote a paper for AAI that examined the folly of film subsidies in Arkansas. In
Read moreSubsidizing the Yellow King
Fans off the HBO series “True Detective” are excited by the recent news that this hit show is coming back
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Targeted Subsidies Don’t Help the Economy
Politicians love to hand out money to businesses, don’t they? These business subsidies allow elected officials to put out nice
Read moreThe Henrys Liked Their Insurance Plan — But They Couldn’t Keep It
Dallas Henry is a small business owner in Saline County, Arkansas. Before Obamacare took effect, he and his wife had
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Isn’t It Time To End Wind-fare?
While many government policies are developed with good intentions, few achieve their intended results. The Production Tax Credit (PTC) is
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Another AEDC Triumph: Hewlett-Packard to Cut 500 Jobs
Once again, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s attempts to subsidize Arkansas’s economic development have proved to be wonderful for special
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What’s the Most Hilariously Shocking Story of the Day?
There are just so many hilariously awful news stories out in the last few days. Like, for instance, the revelation
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“Private Option” Clears First Hurdle in Senate, But Fight Is Just Beginning
This morning, by a vote of 24-9, the Senate passed SB1020 or the “private option” version of Medicaid expansion. Two
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Mike Beebe, Crony Capitalist
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe generated a windstorm with his comments during a speech in Atlanta Monday regarding the renewal of
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