Josh Evan Barker, long-time host of the award-winning show, The Policy Corner, gives his final briefing on the proposal from Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) to go back to the gold standard. To see what Josh is up to, visit his blog: joshevanbarker.wordpress.com or follow him on Twitter (@JoshEvanBarker).
This week, Josh Barker talks about OIRA, an important agency in the regulatory process, as well as the REVIEW Act, a bill that would delay implementation of regulations challenged in court.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and a bipartisan coalition in Congress are looking to expand U.S. nuclear power to fight climate change. What are both sides saying about nuclear power, and what current actions are they seeking to take in that direction? Josh Barker answers that and more on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.
Cash benefits to parents of minor children has been a proposal on both sides of the aisle. This week, Josh Barker explains the recent introduction of the End Child Poverty Act as well as a prior Republican proposal, the Family Security Act 2.0, and how they could potentially help parents struggling to make ends meet.
In light of recent school shootings, some Republicans are hoping to eliminate or significantly modify gun-free zones in schools. Josh Barker explains some of the legislation and arguments surrounding the gun-free zone debate.
This week, Josh Barker looks at HR 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, that would seek to increase transparency in education.
Josh Barker discusses the FairTax proposal to replace the current federal income and payroll tax system with a national sales tax. Listen to be dispelled of misconceptions and presented with potential challenges.
Josh Barker looks at a proposal in Congress to gradually set a 32 hour workweek. Find out what its supporters say and why there might be some drawbacks.
In the midst of conflicting reports about the state of Social Security, what is the truth? Josh Barker breaks down the facts about how social security operates and a proposal to setup a commission to investigate further.
After reports about potential insider trading by members of Congress, a bipartisan coalition is working to prevent members of Congress from directly owning or making stock trades, but instead put their investment assets in a blind trust during their tenure. Find out more on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) wants to give workers another organization alternative than unions: Employee Involvement Organizations (EIOs). Along with Rep. Jim Banks, Rubio has introduced the TEAM Act to accomplish this goal, but some think EIOs could actually workers in the long-run. Find out what the bill would do and why there's opposition on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.
As Michigan House Bill 4001 is expected to become law, Josh Barker lays out what this state tax reform entails.
After taking control of the state government, Michigan Democrats are seeking to repeal "right-to-work" legislation, thus, requiring employees of unionized entities--public or private--to pay union dues. This week on The Policy Corner, Josh Barker breaks down the proposal, its supporters, and its opposition.
In January, the House passed the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act. Take a listen to find out what the bill would do and the opposition it faces.
Planning for retirement? The December Omnibus Bill made some changes that might benefit you. Take a listen to find out what some of them are.
Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, popularly known as the Omnibus Bill in December 2022. What's all the fuss about? Why was it passed? What would it do? Take a listen to find out.
Josh Barker breaks down the Respect for Marriage Act, as the Senate is likely to hold a final vote in the coming days. What does the bill actually do? What is at stake? Take a listen to find out.
Josh Barker discusses a package of bills in the Michigan state legislature that would allow local governments to grant property tax exemptions to affordable housing units.
For Election Night 2022, Josh Barker interviews Dr. Gary Wolfram, the William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Hillsdale College, and they discuss Wolfram's city council run, inflation and Congress, and Michigan's economic policy.
Josh Barker looks at the history of federal gun control laws and the current “Assault Weapons Ban” passed by the House of Representatives.
After January 6th, there has been a bipartisan move to clarify election procedures. The Presidential Election Reform Act is the result, though not everyone is on board. Josh Barker discusses what the bill would seek to do.
Josh Barker looks at a proposed amendment to Michigan's Sales and Use Tax that would exempt from taxation automotive manufacturer rebates.
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses the new $1 billion appropriations bill that just passed the Michigan State Legislature, including its planned $846 million grant to the state's SOAR Fund.
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through some of the bipartisan reforms proposed in HR 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through 3 Republican proposals to deal with the student loan crisis: Sen. Hawley's Skin in the Game Act, Sen. Rubio's LOAN Act, and Sen. Grassley's Know Before Your Owe Federal Student Loan Act.
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses the CHIPS+ Act, a proposal to give subsidies to support domestic semiconductor manufacturing, scientific development, and more.
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness proposal and discusses its likelihood, implications, support, and criticism.
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through the Inflation Reduction Act and its background, proposals, and criticisms.
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the Marijuana Opportunity and Reinvestment and Expungement Act which seeks to legalize marijuana, place a tax on it, and use newly generated revenues to help those affected by the War on Drugs.
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at HR 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act which would change some rules surrounding 401(k) and related employer retirement plans.
