Is the Louisiana legislature up to PAR?
Facing a $1.6 billion projected deficit, the Louisiana legislature’s task this year is daunting. The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana released a guide on how the state arrived at […]
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Get rid of personnel boards in Mobile and Jefferson counties
Alabama is fighting to keep up with neighbors Georgia, Tennessee and Florida. Hiring and keeping the best employees in local government positions is vital if Alabama wants to compete successfully. […]
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Bradley Byrne making an impact quickly
Most newly-elected Congressional legislators ease their way into their job, learning the ropes before jumping to sponsor and lead their own bills. Sadly, some (too many), don’t evolve beyond that […]
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Charter schools a win for parents and students, loss for bureaucrats…and that’s good
Charter schools give parents choice, along with power over bureaucrats. They have proved to be far more successful than not, nationwide. Here’s a story of how even a liberal former […]
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Poarch Creek gambling can boost long-term reforms
At the linked column, you will see my argument in favor of allowing somewhat expanded gambling within the confines of existing Poarch Creek Indian management, in return for a lot […]
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Unicorns Have More Substance Than Core Supporters
Here, I challenge business leaders supporting Common Core to a debate.
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Daily Roundup, April 27: Jeff Sessions on viable nominees; Holder’s racial legacy; and more…
Sessions ahead of Lynch vote: No Senator should support nominee committed to violating Constitution, by Sen. Sessions’ office; Eric Holder’s legacy: All about race, by J. Christian Adams; Holder’s Legacy: […]
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State flat tax proposal makes a lot of sense
While Sen. Richard Shelby garnered headlines with his federal flat-tax proposal, two state officials propose the same thing for the Alabama income tax. State Sen. Bill Hightower of Mobile and […]
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Daily Roundup, April 23: Immigrant numbers hit 8-year high; GOP leadership is anti-conservative;…and more
Whether you think this is for good or for ill, this is interesting: Immigrant Population to Hit Highest Percentage Ever in 8 Years, By Karen Zeigler and Steven A. Camarota […]
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State shouldn’t collect money for unions in Louisiana
On or around April 29 the Louisiana state legislature will look at a bill (HB 418) that prevents the state from collecting union dues and fees directly from state employees’ […]
