The National Federation of Independent Business has been active in passing new laws allowing teenagers to work long and late hours in three states.
New Jersey
Posted inTransportation
Climate Change and a Turnpike in New Jersey
The governor and construction unions want to expand the New Jersey Turnpike, likely increasing greenhouse gas emissions in a highway-dependent state.
Posted inTransportation
Is Amtrak Up to Crossing the Hudson?
As billions flow to the Gateway Program’s Hudson River megaproject for new bridges and tunnels, an audit finds that Amtrak has serious work to do—in-house.
Posted inPolitics
The Danger of Discussing ‘Maker and Taker’ States
When Democrats talk about ‘moocher’ red states receiving more federal benefits than they give in federal taxes, they reveal their elitism and reinforce ‘welfare queen’ rhetoric.
Posted inTAP
SALT in the Democrats’ Wounds
Today on TAP: Why are Democrats cutting taxes for the rich, at the expense of building back better?
Posted inPolitics
The Biden Drift
Yesterday’s elections make clear that a lot of swing voters have had it with do-nothing Democrats.
Posted inPolitics
An Election Day Test for Post-Trump Democrats
Socialist cities and tenuous blue states in today’s elections
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
The Many Feints of The Sopranos
Inside David Chase’s failed prequel is a better movie straining to get out.
Posted inPolitics
Clintonism’s Zombie
Making sense of Josh Gottheimer’s attempts to sabotage the Democratic agenda
Posted inHousing and Transportation
Eyeing Federal Infrastructure Windfall, Private Equity Courts Public Utilities
Bernhard Capital has pitched to take over management of municipal water and power systems. The federal infrastructure bill could help them.