Archive - Boondoggle

July 2025

How to Hold a Sham Public Hearing

Politicians ask for 'public input' without wanting any public input.

Jul 31 •

Don't Let Big Cannabis Smoke Out Small Businesses

Large players are monopolizing a shaky market.

Jul 24 •

Opaque Algorithms Are Setting Prices Just For You

And disclosure that it's happening isn't enough.

Jul 17 •

The Cost of State Data Center Handouts Is About to Explode

Who's counting? Nobody!

Jul 8 •

Building a Bigger Opportunity Zones Boondoggle

Buried in the 'big, beautiful bill' is a giant mess.

Jul 1 •

June 2025

The Hot, New Plan to Bribe States Into Deregulating Artificial Intelligence

AI infrastructure money in exchange for an AI Wild West.

Jun 24 •

CVS Throws a Temper Tantrum

'We're taking our prescriptions and going home!'

Jun 18 •

How to Stop Big Tech From Jacking Up Utility Costs

PLUS: Oregon sets a new 'corporate practice of medicine' standard.

Jun 11 •

The Corporate Fear Campaign to Keep Workers Locked Into Their Jobs

PLUS: Colorado's governor does the bidding of corporate landlords.

Jun 4 •

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