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Georgia Supreme Court Reaffirms Right to Earn a Living

The Georgia Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling today striking down an absurd state law that prohibited people from earning..

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Ditch This Jim Crow-Era Mandate That Hurts Minorities Most

Congress passed a “prevailing wage” law in 1931 specifically intended to favor white workers and white-only labor unions over nonunionized..

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Fifth Circuit Hears Goldwater’s Challenge to Louisiana’s Irrational Tax Laws

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments today in a lawsuit brought by the National Taxpayers Union,..

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Goldwater Stands Up to Illegal ‘Prevailing Wage’ Mandate in Tempe

The Tempe City Council is considering a burdensome, illegal “prevailing wage” ordinance that would restrict qualified businesses from competing for..

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Arkansas City Destroys Small Business Owner’s Livelihood—We’re Defending His Right to Earn a Living

Northwest Arkansas small business owner Steven Hedrick is good at his job, and customers want the service he provides. But..

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VICTORY! Phoenix Ditches Illegal ‘Prevailing Wage’ Mandate After Goldwater Demands Repeal

In a victory for hardworking Arizonans, the Phoenix City Council yesterday repealed its illegal “prevailing wage” mandate—less than a week..

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Phoenix’s Prevailing Wage Law Is Illegal – and It Hurts Those It Claims to Help

When a city hires contractors for taxpayer-funded public-works projects, it should ensure those opportunities are available to as many qualified..

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Goldwater Demands Phoenix Repeal Burdensome, Illegal ‘Prevailing Wage’ Mandate

Providing virtually no opportunity for public input or scrutiny, the Phoenix City Council last month passed a burdensome, illegal “prevailing..

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To Solve AZ’s Affordable Housing Crisis, Start by Getting Government Out of the Way

The Grand Canyon State was the most popular place in America to move to last year, but the state isn’t..

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New Goldwater Report: Free-Market Reforms Can Help Secure Arizona’s Water Future

PHOENIX – Arizona is in the middle of one of the worst droughts in its history. Water supplies throughout the..

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