I recently appeared on Legal Bytes YouTube Channel hosted by my childhood friend Alyte Mazeika to discuss DOL WHD nominee David Weil, freelancing, gig work, labor law, and more. We also touched on California Assembly Bill 5, Alyte’s experience as an Uber driver, my freelancing story, and how support for the gig economy is perhaps …
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Dr. David Weil, the former Obama administration Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division administrator, is vying for his old job yet again. Unfortunately, his selection would imperil small-business creation and freelancing in the U.S. The Wage and Hour Division administrator is tasked with enforcing federal minimum-wage, overtime, and family-leave laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). After failing to …
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The return of elk hunting in Virginia is expected to draw many people to the Commonwealth in 2022. And soon, hunters will have a shot at drawing for a chance to pursue Virginia bulls. The Department of Wildlife Resources recently announced formal guidelines for participating in the state’s inaugural elk hunt lottery. The agency hopes to lure applicants from …
How Virginia’s First Tag Lottery for Elk Management Zone Bulls Will Work Read More »
I’ve got an announcement to exclusively share with you today: I’m speaking at Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL on Wednesday, January 26th, 2022, at 5:30pm ET. In-person. Yes, you read that right. Below are details about my forthcoming remarks. WHAT: Guns Rights in 2022 WHEN: Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 at 5:30pm ET WHERE: FSU Devoe L. Moore Center, …
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Good afternoon! I hope this dispatch finds you well. I wanted to make sure you saw my latest “Freedom in Freelancing” video. Videographer Madison Hughes and I have partnered with Americans for Prosperity-Virginia to highlight freelancers from across the Commonwealth of Virginia. During the last week of October, we interviewed seven freelancers and business owners who …
Online and offline, I ventured near and far for business—and leisure—in 2021. While it wasn’t my best year in business – thanks, COVID! – I grew a lot by undertaking three fellowships. I also had several speaking engagements – both virtual and in-person. And I got my fill of travel and craved more in the …
This opinion column was submitted by Gabriella Hoffman, host of the District of Conservation podcast. In 2021, more Nevadans purchased firearms to take safety into their own hands than ever before. It’s too bad state lawmakers responded by passing legislation that criminalized custom gun makers and their customers. Thankfully, it didn’t stick — a Nevada district …
In 2021, more Nevadans purchased firearms than ever before. It’s too bad that state lawmakers responded by passing legislation that criminalized custom gun makers and their customers. Thankfully, the law didn’t stick — a state judge struck it down earlier this month. But as we head into the new year, lawmakers should spend less time trying to …
Revoking ghost gun ban will strengthen Second Amendment rights and lawful commerce Read More »
Becoming your own boss is the greatest gift one can give themself this Christmas. While millions of Americans are celebrating self-employment this holiday season, threats against flexible, independent work could put a damper on spirits. Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, union organizations and labor activists recently announced a “‘Pass the PRO Act’ Holiday Tour” to urge passage …
Daily Caller: Big Labor Grinches Undermining Freelancing With PRO Act Read More »
In my latest blog post for Independent Women’s Forum, I discuss the new proposed “navigable waters” rule and how reverting it back to 2015 levels could incur serious problems for private property rights. In the name of an executive order titled “Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis,” the Environmental …
EPA Revokes Reasonable Navigable Waters Protection Rule Read More »