October
Sub-archives
Infrastructure Privatization Deals Dry Up
Don't stimulus funds make this not such a bad thing for governments? read more...
Atlanta Seeks Traffic Cam Cash while Chicago puts expansion on hold
Vitter Proposal: Count Only Citizens When Considering Representation
While adoption of this plan would discourage non-citizen participation, I like the idea of counting only citizens when it comes to determining a state's number of House seats, but using the full count of all inhabitants for appropriations and other matters. 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...
Report #1: Traffic Deaths Down; Report #2: Fewer Use Hand Held Phones
Separate articles fail to suggest connection between fewer driving deaths and enforcement of distracted driving laws. read more...
Peace Dividend - States Seek Unclaimed WWII Bonds
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...
PAYGO Epiphany in Michigan
Interesting that article says that Congress "once" employed the tactic. If I remember right, it was one of the 100 items in 100 days Speaker Pelosi pushed through. read more...
County Gov't Not Needed?
Second article I've seen in as many months re: taking responsibilities away from county governments. Likely GOP-candidate for WI Guv urges abolition. read more...
Roundabouts Too Confusing?
Complaints about roundabouts are shortsighted. While the tiny ones in my neighborhood are rarely used correctly, they force people to slow down, thereby avoiding big accidents. read more...
