Chris Butler

Read the latest stories and analysis from Chris Butler.

Beltway Confidential

When we get a coronavirus vaccine, thank intellectual property rights

Chris Butler · September 14, 2020 9:52 pm

The 32-story Pyramid in Memphis, Tenn., was once the arena for the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies. (Thinkstock)

Bass Pro Shops hooks taxpayers for $30 million

Chris Butler · July 15, 2013 4:00 am

A young Chinese boy walks past Chevrolet cars of GM (General Motors) during a show in Xiangyang city, central Chinas Hubei province, 2 October 2012. (AP Photo)

Despite bailout, Americans may someday buy GM cars made in China

Chris Butler · May 28, 2013 4:00 am

The city of Tullahoma, TN, spent millions to offer residents the hyper-fast LightTUBe Internet connection but so far has found no takers for the service. (Photo courtesy of Watchdog.org)

Small town spends millions on hyper-fast Internet nobody wants … yet

Chris Butler · May 13, 2013 4:00 am

Electric vehicle charging stations like these at Nashville's airport are funded by taxpayers under a Department of Energy program. (Photo by Chris Butler, Tennessee Watchdog)

STATE WATCHDOGS: Few drivers using tax-paid stations to recharge EVs

Chris Butler · February 23, 2013 5:00 am

1

Page 1 of 1