Ethan Barton

1 week ago | freebeacon.com | Ethan Barton

Former Rep. Yadira Caraveo’s (D., Colo) staffers had to enter therapy after enduring the Colorado Democrat’s abusive behavior as she dealt with mental health struggles, including two suicide attempts witnessed by aides, the Colorado Sun reported Thursday. Caraveo’s "frightening and traumatizing" behavior while serving in Congress and running for reelection last year prompted her aides to propose a safety plan, according to the Colorado Sun.

Apr 14, 2024 | nypost.com | Ethan Barton

The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously ruled that fees governments issue — even those imposed by a legislature — must be based on actual adverse impacts. In other words, building permit fees, for example, can’t cost more than any damage the public would face from development. “Holding building permits hostage in exchange for excessive development fees is obviously extortion,” said Paul Beard, the attorney who represented the plaintiff in the Supreme Court case.

Apr 13, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Ethan Barton

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Apr 13, 2024 | foxnews.com | Ethan Barton

Video The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously ruled that fees governments issue — even those imposed by a legislature — must be based on actual adverse impacts. In other words, building permit fees, for example, can’t cost more than any damage the public would face from development. "Holding building permits hostage in exchange for excessive development fees is obviously extortion," said Paul Beard, the attorney who represented the plaintiff in the Supreme Court case.

Apr 11, 2024 | foxnews.com | Ethan Barton

Video A federal agency announced it’s monitoring video games that include in-app purchases, digital currencies and external marketplaces often used by children. Games that include these features can effectively operate as banks of sorts but aren’t subject to the same types of regulations or protections, according to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report released last week. The agency also questioned whether children or parents were aware of the vast amount of data gaming companies collect.