Why Is the Government Trying to Kill Home-Based Businesses? cato.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cato.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Some zoning rules make sense, but many cities have gone too far in squelching neighborhood entrepreneurship, enacting excessively tight rules on businesses in homes.
To replace lost jobs and incomes, the economy needs entrepreneurs to fill the void with business startups. During the economic downturn a decade ago, the business startup rate fell and never fully recovered, which contributed to a slow recovery. Even before that, the startup rate had been trending down since the 1980s. That is troubling because startups play crucial roles in the economy. They create most net new jobs. They are a key source of innovation because new products are often pioneered by new companies. And they challenge dominant firms, which helps to restrain prices and expand consumer choices.
This report argues that state and local policymakers should slash regulatory barriers to startup businesses. State governments should repeal certificate of need requirements and minimum wage laws, liberalize occupational licensing and restaurant alcohol licensing, and fully legalize marijuana and hemp businesses. Local governments should reduce and simplify permitting and licensi
Dorchester District 2 schools begin announcing prom plans Two of the three Dorchester County School District 2 high schools have released dates for their senior proms. (Source: Storyblocks) By Patrick Phillips | April 21, 2021 at 1:24 PM EDT - Updated April 21 at 1:24 PM
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - The three high schools within Dorchester County School District 2 are beginning to confirm dates for their senior proms.
Ashley Ridge High School posted on its Facebook page Wednesday morning it would hold its prom on May 30 at the North Charleston Convention Center.
Summerville High School previously said it would hold its prom on June 11.
Fort Dorchester High School has not yet released an official date for its prom.
SC school district offers teachers $2,000 bonuses An Upstate South Carolina school district is offering all its teachers and other full-time employees a $2,000 bonus. (Source: Live 5/File) By Patrick Phillips | February 1, 2021 at 8:52 AM EST - Updated February 1 at 6:09 PM
ANDERSON, S.C. (WCSC/AP) - An Upstate South Carolina school district is offering all its teachers and other full-time employees a $2,000 bonus.
Anderson School District 5 says it is also giving part timers who work at least 20 hours a $1,000 bonus.
The Independent-Mail of Anderson reports the district is offering what it calls the largest bonus in the state to reward its employees and offering the extra money to new teachers hired before next school year starts.