2009
Sub-archives
Health Lobby Takes Fight to the States
Airport shoe-shiners to have banner year. read more...
Colo. State Univ. Considers Privatization
In this worst-case-scenario, how would the schools/programs designated as private build sufficient endowments? I can understand a public system taking over a private school with alumni who already contribute, but will alumni from the public school donate at the same level? All this said, the state rep. correctly concludes, "If [the legislature is] not going to plan ahead, at least the schools are." read more...
Stimulus Money Not Being Spent Swiftly
GOP blames Administration for fact that "only" 40% of the stimulus has been spent, yet putting most of that money into action requires state action. read more...
Lobbying Arms Race - Local Governments Seek Influence via Contracted Representation
Troubling development in terms of worthwhile government spending. As article infers, why can't local officials just call on their fellow elected officials? They don't need to travel there, but simply get their needs known. read more...
MEDPAC Mafia?
Requiring adherence to commission's findings would save money in the long run, keeping the decision from parochial interests. The centralization of power is concerning, however. read more...
City Hopes to Tie Wages to Local Revenue
This "novel" plan only affects 500-600 employees in a quasi-suburb. Would big city/county/state employees unions ever consider such? read more...
High-Tech Trojan Horse
The FBI is trying to find out who is sending governors' offices computers they didn't order. read more...
Stimulus Fraud Oversight Stepped Up
Every level of government is concerned that the mob, acting as construction and health care contractors, will be boosted by stimulus funds. read more...
Bring Prospects into the fold with free stuff, they'll come back for more as dues-paying members
The "freemium" model can work. One must know where to draw the line. read more...
Governments add 110K Jobs During Recession
Although the "gains" are declining, it's troubling that the government expands as the economy contracts, thus growing deficits and need for "revenue enhancements". read more...
