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Montana Legislators Relax Renewable Power Rules
Opinion -The Montana legislature has passed two bills making it easier for utilities to meet the state’s renewable power mandates. -
N.H. Charter Schools May Get More Leeway and More Support
Opinion -New Hampshire charter school advocates are confident about the prospects of two charter-related legislative initiatives, one streamlining the charter application process and the other providing facilities funding for charter schools. -
Obama Budget Abandons Yucca Mountain
Opinion -In a significant energy policy redirection, the Obama administration appears poised to pull the plug on funds for permanent nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain in Nevada. -
Obama’s Education Reform Plan Lacks Focus
Opinion -President Barack Obama’s education plan is “lacking in focus” and like a “puzzle,” according to one of America’s top distance learning and online education experts.Dr. -
Overinsurance Problem Is Unnecessary, Costly
Opinion -We all know the situation, which is going on every day amidst our current economic woes: Employers squeezed by the downturn pare back insurance benefits. -
Shallow Science Criticized by Global Warming Experts
Opinion -Willie Soon, a Harvard University astrophysicist and geophysicist with scores of peer-reviewed papers and books to his credit, said he is “embarrassed and puzzled” by the shallow science in papers asserting the Earth faces a climate crisis -
Sound Science Battles Alarmist Politics
Opinion -The Climate: Science and Politicsby Per Engene and Goran TullbergDatakon, 2009, 112 pages, ISBN-978-82-997543-1-6The natural world works in a far different manner than is assumed by the assertions of the mass media, politicians, and others who have -
Special-Ed Scholarships Face Uphill Climb in Ohio
Opinion -For the third time in two years a bill to create a publicly funded scholarship program for students with disabilities has been introduced in Ohio. The legislation faces a tough road.The measure, introduced on February 10 by state Sen. -
SPPI Launches Monthly CO2 Report Online
Opinion -The Science and Public Policy Institute has launched a new online publication, Monthly CO2 Report, edited by Christopher Monckton. -
Study: Children Spend Less Time Outdoors
Opinion -As obesity among American children climbs, participation in outdoor activities appears to be declining, according to a report by the Outdoor Foundation, a Boulder, Colorado-based nonprofit organization. -
Study: Western Climate Plan Would Prolong the Recession
Opinion -A climate action plan under development by states participating in the Western Climate Initiative would deepen and prolong the current recession in the Western states by substantially raising energy prices, concludes a new study by Management Information -
Utah Bill Aims to Crack Down on Frivolous Lawsuits
Opinion -Tired of seeing environmental activists obstruct and economically punish lawful activities through frivolous lawsuits, Utah state Rep. -
Utah to Continue Paying Salaries of Teachers Union Presidents
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Vermont Education Board Tries to Suppress Choice Poll
Opinion -Ninety percent of parents responding to a Vermont poll said they would choose to homeschool their children or send them to private, charter, or virtual schools over public schools. -
Virtual Ventures Expand Choice for K-12 Students
Opinion -Not long ago, online courses were programs only for universities and vocational schools. -
Will Health Care Rationing Follow the Stimulus Bill?
Opinion -The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, known informally as the “stimulus” bill, appropriated $1.1 billion to create a Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Research. -
Yucca Mountain, Though on Hold, Would Be Very Safe
Opinion -Bruce H. Breslow, executive director of the Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects, responds to what he sees as “a number of apprehensions” in Lehr’s column. His letter can be found here. -
Back To The “Good Old Days”
Opinion -Think back to 1905.The Wright brothers had just made history. Coal and wood heated homes. Few had telephones or electricity. AC units were handheld fans. Ice blocks cooled ice boxes. -
Alvarez Demand For More Powers Is Uncalled For
Opinion -Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has spent the past 12 years in charge of public corruption prosecutions in that office. -
Nevada Nuclear Agency Disputes Lehr’s Yucca Column
Opinion -Bruce H. -
Third International Conference On Climate Change Set For June 2
Opinion -As the Obama Administration and Congress consider global warming legislation that would cost consumers hundreds of billions of dollars a year, scientists and economists will meet in Washington D.C. to say such legislation is unnecessary. -
This Is CNN: Abusing Copyright Law To End Embarrassment
Opinion -Tax Day this year was a great day for old-fashioned patriotism, but a bad day for television journalism—exemplified by CNN “reporter” Susan Roesgen. -
County of Santa Clara, et al., vs. The Superior Court of Santa Clara County
Opinion -On Monday, April 27, 2009, The Heartland Institute filed an Amicus brief in the California Supreme Court supporting the defendants in the case who argue California cities and counties ought to be barred from hiring contingent fee lawyers to prosecute -
Consumer Power Report #175
Opinion -If you don't do anything else today, read this blog, "The Data Model That Almost Killed Me." It is by Joe Bugajski and describes his experience with electronic health information during a personal medical crisis. It is a tough read. No fun.
