Business regulations and permits

How many rules, licenses, permits and reports government places on businesses and people, what those rules protect against, and what they cost in money and delay.

What they call for

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2 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Cut regulations and red tape

1 member
Barry Moore
Senate · Alabama · Republican
“Barry is working with President Trump and DOGE to cut useless regulations, shrink the size of government, and restore freedom to our economy.”
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Make permits and licenses faster and cheaper to get

1 member
James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Reduced costs for small businesses by approving an increase in the business personal property tax exemption and the minimization of licensing and regulation fees for businesses in their first year of operation.”
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