Author’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles about Nebraska’s Medicaid program, the Unicameral’s apparent intent to expand it, and the many reasons why expansion is an uncommonly bad idea. Although they don’t have to be read in order, here are links to the previously-published articles in the series: NE Medicaid Expansion:… more
Author’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles about Nebraska’s Medicaid program, the Unicameral’s apparent intent to expand it, and the many reasons why expansion is an uncommonly bad idea. Although they don’t have to be read in order, you can go to the first article, entitled NE Medicaid Expansion: The Race… more
In celebration of Presidents’ Day, here’s a quiz of sorts: If the colonies declared their independence from Britain in 1776, but George Washington did not become President until 1789, who governed the colonies in the interim? Many readers may know that the Articles of Confederation preceded our American Constitution, but the Articles weren’t even ratified… more
So Lincoln, Nebraska has a growing tent Shanty Town, occupied by a band of intentionally helpless Lincolnites. Ironically, Shanty Town Lincoln is located squarely on one of the best spots in the City to serve as a symbol of that city government’s, and therefore, elected officials’ and bureaucrats’ mismanagement of taxpayer dollars for a very… more
No kidding, they should be protesting in DC at the White House, at Congress; or how about “Occupy K-Street”? Instead they encroach on neighborhoods and cut people off from the few parks they have… Herman Cain was speaking at the 2011 Values Voter Summit in DC, and he told them to take their protest where [...]
In a letter entitled: A Special Message from Governor Rick Snyder: Health and Wellness Governor Snyder outlines his plan to push for the implementation of Obama Care by Thanksgiving in addition to beginning a statewide body weight tracking of citizens under 18. “Advances in technology offer excellent opportunities to efficiently connect individuals, government, and the …
Kaye Beach April 19, 2011 You have noticed it. The patronizing, insulting way politicians try to manipulate, distract and re- frame the debate using the tactics on us that we use to manage our children. If the people seem to … Continue readin...
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Monday the Nebraska Legislature’s Business and Labor Committee convened hearings on the nine measures that propose various changes to the State’s statutes pertaining to how public employee salaries, wages, and some benefits are determined. The whole issue is being commonly referenced as “the CIR”, which is the entity that has the authority to settle disputes [...]
Rand Paul is starting off his political career with a bang! I'm so looking forward to watching this unfold... GO DR. PAUL!! Via Politico: President Barack Obama will soon lay out his vision for federal spending when he releases his annual budget, setti...