Opinion

Ethanol is the Wrong Solution

Published September 6, 2016

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Despite being a politically favored source of energy, Ethanol is not the right solution to our problems.

Utah Adopts Broader Teacher Licensing Rule Amid Record Teacher Shortage

Published September 5, 2016

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Utah’s State Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a new alternative pathway for public school teachers to obtain a teaching license, eliminating a policy requiring candidates to take college-level teacher-training classes.

California Insurance Commissioner Tells Insurers to Drop Coal Investments

Published September 5, 2016

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California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has called on all insurers doing business in the state to divest from their coal investments saying he will publicize the names of companies do not divest.

Appeals Court Blasts Big Deregulatory Hole Between FCC & FTC Jurisdictions

Published September 3, 2016

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A Ninth Circuit Court decision overturned an FTC enforcement action against AT&T for “throttling” broadband data speeds by definitively ruling that the FTC did not have any legal jurisdiction over AT&T (and other common carriers).

Heartland Institute Hosts Tribute to Illinois Conservative Patriot Elizabeth A. Clarke

Published September 2, 2016

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Heartland Institute President Joe Bast expressed how truly honored he was to have been able to help organize this celebration of the life of an American patriot, Elizabeth Allin Clarke, a remarkable person in many ways.

Eight States to Develop ‘Social and Emotional’ Learning Standards

Published September 2, 2016

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Eight states will be working with the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) during the 2016–17 school year to develop new social and emotional learning (SEL) standards.

Virgin Islands Attorney General Withdraws Subpoenas Against ExxonMobil, CEI

Published September 2, 2016

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Virgin Islands Attorney General Claude Walker withdrew his subpoena of documents belonging to ExxonMobil related to climate research conducted or promoted by it and outside organizatons.

Indiana Lawmaker Premieres Hollywood Tax Credit Handout Bill

Published September 1, 2016

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An Indiana lawmaker is planning to introduce a bill to create targeted tax breaks for Hollywood film companies producing media in the state.

We Don’t Negotiate With (Eco-) Terrorists

Published September 1, 2016

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If you pay terrorists - you’re showing terrorism pays. Human nature dictates: Reward a behavior - and you’ll get more of that behavior.

School Choice Coalition Launches in Montana

Published September 1, 2016

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A group of organizations has launched the Montana School Choice Coalition (MSCC) with the goal of increasing school choice options for parents and students in the state.

Legislative Pulse: Fighting Federal Expansion in North Dakota

Published September 1, 2016

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Two-term state Rep. Diane Larson (R-Bismarck) serves on the Agriculture and Judiciary Ccommittees and on the interim Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Judiciary Ccommittees.

Dramatic Obamacare Breakup Enters Ugly, Expensive Phase

Published September 1, 2016

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Consumer Power Report #516

New York Attorney General’s Shifting Approach to Climate Pro[er]secution

Published September 1, 2016

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Climate Change Weekly #223

Who Should Decide? 300 Million Customers – Or 3 Unelected Democrat Bureaucrats?

Published September 1, 2016

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In this nightmare mess, businesses don’t try out new ideas on customers - because they aren’t allowed to do so. They are forced to first ask the Commanders for permission.

PRESS RELEASE: President Obama Poised to ‘Ratify’ Fake Paris Climate Agreement in China

Published August 31, 2016

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“For a reputed former constitutional law professor, President Obama seems to show little knowledge of – or regard for – the actual U.S. Constitution, except in his efforts to avoid it." -- David Applegate

Illinois Gov. Rauner Signs Bill Restricting Government Surveillance

Published August 31, 2016

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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) signed a bill into law in July, restricting how local and state police may use electronic surveillance technologies.

Chicago Public School District to Accept Budget Appeals Amid Cuts

Published August 31, 2016

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The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district announced it will accept budget appeals from CPS principals, who have about $140 million less in their budgets this year compared to last year.

Pennsylvania Senator Calls for Fewer Tests

Published August 31, 2016

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Pennsylvania state Sen. Lloyd Smucker (R-Lancaster) says he wants to see fewer standardized tests in the state when the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) takes effect in July 2017.

Saudi Arabia Loses on Texas, U.S. Oil Gamble

Published August 31, 2016

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Despite the slump in energy prices, oil and gas production in Texas and the United States has continued to rise, due largely to hydraulic fracturing efficiency improvements.