By Brad Polumbo Your wallet may take an extra hit the next time you order dinner via the popular food delivery app DoorDash, courtesy of your helpful local government officials. That is, if you live in St. Louis, Chicago, Seattle, or one of the other 57 localities where DoorDash customers just got hit with a $1 to $2.50 “regulatory response fee” on every order. How did … [Read more...] about Millions of DoorDash Customers Hit with “Regulatory Response Fees” After New Laws Totally Backfire
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Local Kroger Stores Close as California “Hero Pay” Ordinance Backfires
By Brad Polumbo A new “Hero Pay” mandate in Long Beach, California has inadvertently cost some frontline grocery workers their jobs. “Ralphs and Food 4 Less, both owned by the parent company Kroger, announced Monday that they will be closing 25% of their stores in Long Beach after the city council passed an ordinance requiring companies with over 300 employees nationwide … [Read more...] about Local Kroger Stores Close as California “Hero Pay” Ordinance Backfires
Minimum Wage Hikes Kick in Across the Country—at the Worst Possible Time for Small Businesses
By Brad Polumbo 2020 was one of the worst years in modern American history for small businesses. And now, thanks to a wave of minimum wage legislation that kicked in on January 1, things are about to get even worse. Make no mistake: small business owners are already seriously hurting. When state and local governments responded to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the spring … [Read more...] about Minimum Wage Hikes Kick in Across the Country—at the Worst Possible Time for Small Businesses
School Choice Reduces Teen Suicide, New Study Finds
By Brad Polumbo Elijah Robinson attempted suicide as a teenager. Why? Well, as a queer and mixed-race student, he faced vicious bullying in his public school. Thanks to a Florida program, he was able to switch schools and attend a private Christian school where he did not face bullying or discrimination. Students at private schools are statistically less likely to have … [Read more...] about School Choice Reduces Teen Suicide, New Study Finds
New Report Shows Stunning Success of Apprenticeship Program as College Alternative
By Brad Polumbo The average American college student graduates with $30,000 in debt, and the cost of college has more than doubled since 1985 even after accounting for inflation. Unfortunately, due to a lack of other options, many students feel forced into this expensive system even when they can’t afford it or don’t really need a traditional college degree to pursue their … [Read more...] about New Report Shows Stunning Success of Apprenticeship Program as College Alternative