Obamacare Might Price Smokers Out Of Health Insurance
The so-called "Affordable Care Act" isn't really making health insurance more affordable for anyone. Thanks to clouds of new regulations...
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Should Business Owners Be Reimbursed For Cost Of Complying With The New Smoking Ban?
Last week I wrote about a bill introduced by Rep. Blair Thoreson which would allow business owners to submit to...
Nanny Statists Go To War To Preserve North Dakota Tanning Restrictions
Rep. Dan Ruby has proposed legislation to end North Dakota's restrictions on tanning bed use. Per law passed six years...
"We need to move away from the idea that every act we find immoral, repugnant, or unsavory needs to be criminalized."
"Every new criminal law gives prosecutors more power," writes Radley Balko. "Once we have so many laws that it’s likely...
What If Banning Violent Video Games Makes Americans More Violent?
A Utah Democrat wants to crack down on violent video games as a way to address violent crimes: Rep. Jim...
Interview: ND Bar Owner Says Smoking Ban Has Taken Away 80% Of His Business
News today is that North Dakota's "smoking grade" has improved thanks to the recently-passed statewide smoking ban. Unfortunately, that ban...
Even After Statewide Smoking Ban, North Dakota's Anti-Smoking Officials Launch New Campaign
Just in case you were operating under the delusion that North Dakota's tobacco prevention board wasn't just state-sponsored prohibitionism: The...
"If Your Actions Result In Only Saving One Life, They’re Worth Taking"
In speaking about gun control today, Vice President Joe Biden set the bar pretty low for the impact of new...
Devils Lake Police Chief Responds To Controversy Over Ban On Booze Sales To "Habitual Drunkards"
I sat in for Scott Hennen on his radio show today, and we wanted to talk with Devils Lake Police...
North Dakota Town Bans Booze Sales To "Habitual Drunkards"
I'm not sure how I feel about this: Police in the northeastern North Dakota city of Devils Lake have barred...
