Jon Sanders

My recent report contrasts "What we can't have in NC" with what "They can in other states" in terms of alcohol freedom. Recent bills in the General Assembly could free up some of those categories.

It's good that the Senate wishes to pare down the film grants. It gets us closer to the best incentives policy.

The programs are sloppy. They can't pinpoint only those people who are running red lights.

In his concurring opinion in Box v. Planned Parenthood, Justice Clarence Thomas gives a deep dive on the disturbing, nauseating true racism of the eugenics of the 20th century Progressives, a movement that gave rise to Planned Parenthood and the abortion industry, among other ills.

If there's anything the last decade has proven about regulatory reform, it's that it is a marathon, and not a sprint. That said, there are still several big areas of reform still waiting.

These findings make perfect sense. Otherwise, you'd have to think that politicians are (a) better at spotting investment opportunities than professional investors but (b) won't use their own money on these sure-winner investment opportunities because they want the state to reap all the benefits.

If it passed, then maybe states could stop wasting money on hysterical ingrate outsiders trying to dictate state policy with what has to be the stupidest extortion attempt ever devised: If you don't do what we say, we won't take your money!

Here is an example of modernizing alcohol regulations not on the broad scale, but by making practical fixes in individual areas of law.