Craziness in public affairs sparks debate on straw bans and policy
Jay Ambrose argues that straw bans distract from real environmental issues and that policies like Obama's Clean Power Plan and Medicare for All risk large costs and harm. He cites fishing gear pollution, energy use, and tax burdens as broader problems, urging practical approaches over symbolic acts.
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Michigan beverage boom prompts calls for deregulation
Michigan sees a rise in wineries breweries and distilleries as the state becomes a craft beverage hub. Advocates urge lawmakers to embrace deregulation while noting current rules constrain producers from distributing their own products under a three tier system.
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Editorial argues three tier alcohol system hinders Michigan economy
Guest editorial criticizes the state’s three tier liquor system as inefficient. It cites a Kalamazoo wholesaler logistically outrunning a Saugatuck brewer, a 100 mile round trip, and laments a stuck legislative process under MLCC. Voices Michael Lafaive and Jim Storey warn reform could lower prices and risk public health but enable craft growth. Editorial from Detroit News Aug. 1.
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