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Government Crushes People – Then Writes Them Checks
Opinion -A computer programming maxim is “Garbage in – garbage out. -
Florida Tea Party Network Loses Key Chapter over Solar Power Advocacy
Opinion -One of Florida’s most influential Tea Party chapters has pulled out of the so-called Tea Party Network, putting on notice people who claim Florida Tea Party groups support a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution that would give the solar power -
Why Your State Should Copy Nevada’s School Choice Plan
Opinion -With new research showing widespread underperformance among middle class students in states across the country, Nevada’s recently enacted nearly universal education savings account (ESA) program could not have come at a better time. -
Obama Admin Promotes Union Fight For Fast-Food Dues
Opinion -Service Employees International Union wants to take dues from fast-food workers, and the Obama administration wants to help. Mary Beth Maxwell, principal deputy assistant secretary for policy in the U.S. -
The Bush Institute Middle School Matters Program Selects Districts to Receive Intensive Support in Improving Education
Opinion -Using scientific research to improve education is not a novel idea; it is commonsense and the most effective path to improving educational outcomes. Far too often, doing trials and gathering results is overlooked as new teaching fads come along. -
Policymakers, Citizens Receive Advice on Combating Alarmist Agenda
Opinion -On Friday, June 12, the Tenth International Convention on Climate Change attendees were treated to a discussion concerning the role policymakers can play in halting the climate alarmist agenda by Marc Morano, publisher of ClimateDepot. -
Health Insurers Requesting Double-Digit Rate Increases
Opinion -Health insurance is about to get more expensive as insurers around the country are requesting big rate increases between 20 percent to 40 percent or more because their new customers under the Affordable Care Act are sicker than expected. -
Climate Policy and National Security
Opinion -Panelists at the Tenth International Conference on Climate Change in June discussed President Barack Obama’s May 20 address before the U.S. -
Testing Glitches Concern Florida Parents, Teachers
Opinion -Twice this academic year, students attempting to take the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) had to stop because of technical problems with the computer program used to administer the tests. -
Former Indiana Governor Recognized for Private-Public Partnership Work
Opinion -The Reason Foundation has recognized former Indiana governor Mitch Daniels’ (R) efforts to save taxpayers money and increase the efficiency of public services, awarding Daniels with the first annual Savas Award for Public-Private Partnerships. -
How Proficient is Your State in Educating Children?
Opinion -The Foundation for Excellence in Education just released a new interactive website to all parents, students, legislators, activists, and anyone else interested in learning how proficient their state at educating its citizens. -
Multi-Well Pads Increase Energy Development, Decrease Environmental Footprint
Opinion -Imagine you’re hiking through the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in rural Pennsylvania. -
Big Health Care Mergers Being Fueled by Obamacare Cash
Opinion -Supersized health care companies, flush on Obamacare money, are in a merger frenzy as health insurers, hospitals and drug companies bulk up to take advantage of government spending in Obamacare exchanges, state Medicaid programs and Medicare Advantage -
Delaware Lawmakers Plan to Kill State’s ‘Death Tax’
Opinion -As revenue from taxing families’ inheritances continues to dwindle, Delaware lawmakers are proposing a repeal of the state’s estate tax, also called the “death tax. -
No Child Left Behind Rewrite Progresses Slowly
Opinion -Congressional leaders are attempting to pass a reworked bill reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Sen. -
Postal Service Considers Entering Banking Industry to Shore Up Budget
Opinion -The U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) watchdog is suggesting the quasi-governmental agency enter the banking industry in hopes that taking up the role of private banks would “benefit Americans and generate much needed new revenue. -
Legislators, Activists Try to Make It Easier to Opt Out of Testing
Opinion -In response to a growing opt-out movement across the country, legislators and groups are trying to make it easier for parents to have their children excused from some standardized tests. -
Supreme Court May Have Saved Obamacare, but It Doomed Young Americans’ Health Care Options
Opinion -Six Americans in black robes have, yet again, saved the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from a major crisis, but the most important part of this story for young people is their atrocious ruling will cause significant problems for the nation’s youngest and -
Small Businesses Face Obscure Obamacare Penalty
Opinion -Businesses that reimburse their employees for health care costs may face large Internal Revenue Service (IRS) penalties even though they may be unaware of the risks. -
Climate Truths Defended in Conference Keynote Addresses
Opinion -Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint kicked off the Tenth International Conference on Climate Change on June 11 by presenting the 2015 Political Leadership on Climate Change Award to U.S. Senator James Inhofe (R-OK). DeMint, a former U.S. -
Michigan State Education Officials Push for Higher Teacher Pay
Opinion -Michigan’s outgoing State Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael Flanagan made headlines one year ago when he said he wanted all public school teachers to make $100,000 or more. -
Union Cash Didn’t Deter Top PA Senate Republican From Backing Privatization
Opinion -Money talks in politics, but sometimes not loudly enough. -
Test Your Knowledge of the Declaration of Independence
Opinion -You’re a red-blooded American who loves his country and honors its Founders. You cherish the freedoms we celebrate on on Independence Day. -
Feeding the Fed-Ed Leviathan
Opinion -If the principle of zero-based budgeting had been applied to the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) at regular intervals during its 50 years of operation, it is doubtful this relic of President Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society would still
