Doesn’t it just seem a bit disingenuous that New York State politicians are complaining about an authority they created raising tolls? Come one! They LOVE the fact that it’s not themselves directly levying another tax. They get to play it off like they think it’s the worst thing in the world, but the money just…
Happy Tax Freedom Day, U.S. of A.! Yes, today is the day when you’re finished handing over your paycheck directly to the government(s) and get to start keeping it for yourself! Unfortunately, us New Yorkers who are living the posh life filled with fabulous government-provided services need to keep paying until May 5th. But hey,…
Steven Horwitz, a professor of economics at St. Lawrence University, published a study that shows why local businesses are more effective in assisting in an emergency than the federal government. The study says Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Lowe’s made use of their local knowledge about supply chains, infrastructure, decision makers and other resources to provide…