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Strengthening American Cybersecurity
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses SB 3600, the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act sponsored by Michigan Senator Gary Peters (D).
Affordable Insulin Now
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at S.3700, the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap the co-pay price of insulin to $35.
Federal Gas Tax Holiday
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale look at S. 3609, the Gas Prices Relief Act, which would enact a federal gas tax holiday between its passage and January 1, 2023.
State Income Tax Cuts
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at Michigan State Senate Bill 768 which would lower the state income tax on personal and corporate income and introduce a non...
HSA and Personalized Health Care
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down Health Savings Accounts and the Personalized Care Act's attempts to expand their access and usage.
FREIGHT Act
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses how the FREIGHT Act seeks to alleviate some of our supply chain issues.
Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act
Last week, Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looked at the Build Back Better Act. This week, he looks at the companion legislation on infrastructure: The Infrastruct...
Build Back Better
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down the controversial spending bill, the Build Back Better Act, and it’s key provisions.
Fitler Bubble Transparency Act
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale talks about one bill that seeks to reign in alleged big tech abuses by reforms to their filtering of posts.
Red Flag Laws
This week, Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the Justice Department’s model legislation for state red flag laws and the criticisms of due process and propos...
Freedom to Vote Act
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down S. 2747, the Freedom to Vote Act.
Voting and Election Reform in Michigan
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses legislation on voting that has been vetoed by Gov. Whitmer.
The Right to Bear Knives? and a State Capitol Gun Free Zone
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale turns to Michigan House Bills 4066, 4023, and 4024 which limit local regulation of knives and make the Capitol a gun free zone.
Expediting Assistance to Renters and Landlords Act
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale shares about HR 5196, Expediting Assistance to Renters and Landlords Act.
Stop Buying Chinese Drones
Some are wondering why the US government is buying drones from a Chinese company deemed a national security risk by the Defense Department. The UAS Act was introduced ...
Afghanistan
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale shares 3 bills in Congress related to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan (HR 3965, HR 5121, and HR 5117).
Federal Vaccine Mandate
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down Biden’s proposed OSHA mandate on vaccines for employers and many of the objections being raised to it.
Medicaid Expansion
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale shares the ideas of Congressional Democrats to expand Medicaid to all US Citizens making under 138% of the poverty line as found in...
Fairness for All Act
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at a Republican alternative to the Equality Act, the Fairness for All Act.
Raise the Wage Act
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the Raise the Wage Act, a proposal to gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Fair Access to Banking and Fair Lending
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at two bills before Congress on the topic of banking: SB 563, the Fair Access to Banking Act and, briefly, HR 166, the Fair L...
Foreign Election Resolutions
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at two House Resolutions discussing foreign elections to in Belarus and Hong Kong, respectively.
Cutting Grants to Sanctuary Cities
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s (R-TN) proposal to cut federal DOJ grants to state and local governments who issue illegal immigra...
Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale introduces Senate Bill 30, the Fair Indexing for Health Care Affordability and explains story behind why it is being proposed.
Abolishing the Department of Education
Sen. Rand Paul wants to abolish the Department of Education, and he’s introduced legislation in Congress to do just that. Listen to find out why and hear objections to...
Restricting Misinformation
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the Michigan State Legislatures HR 4360 on restricting misinformation about ballot question petitions.
Limiting Former Politician Lobbying
In both Lansing and DC, there’s a small group that wants to end the revolving door from the capitols to the lobbying firms. This week, Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsd...
Job Applicant Criminal History Act
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale explains the Job Applicant Criminal History Act proposal currently being considered by the Michigan State Legislature.
Setting the Supreme Court to 9 & Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale introduces Senate Joint Resolutions 4 and 5 on limiting the Supreme Court to 9 justices and requiring a balanced budget, respectively.
Congressional Budget Transparency Act
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale breaks down the bipartisan Bill: HR 22, the Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021.