Author’s Note: This is the seventh 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 fourth 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
About the time I began homeschooling my two sons 12 years ago, there was a spoof of a “news” story circulating around the internet on homeschool discussion boards. The fake newspaper article was a send-up of every argument leveled against homeschooling by teachers’ unions and other advocates for public education who insisted homeschooling needed to… more
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
I’ve been studying economics this school year along with my two teenaged sons in our homeschool. We listened to a lecture the other day during which Nobel Laureate economist Robert E. Lucas, Jr., was quoted. After hearing our president’s remarks on the occasion of his second inauguration, I felt compelled to go back and listen… more
Author’s Note: This is the first 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. Last year when the Unicameral expanded the state’s already generous Medicaid program to cover prenatal care provided to women who were ineligible… more
If YOU landed here for the first time, looking for a sample ballot or additional information and opinions regarding items that will appear on your ballot, know that you are decidedly not alone. Traffic statistics for our site are proving, once again, voters want to see sample ballots as early as possible, and they want… more
Clint Stutts formerly WeTexans.com originally http://wetexans.com/texas-attorney-general-missing-the-mark-on-medicare/ ====================================================================== Last month, I attended the second annual Texas Tribune Festival on behalf of We Texans and spent the entire day in the Health & Human Services track. The opening session was entitled Texas vs. Obamacare, a discussion with Attorney General Greg Abbott. Greg Abbott has been a thorn in the side of the federal government on several issues lately and I find that highly commendable. In general, I have a lot of respect for anyone … Continue reading →
Janice Cookston WeTexans.com Archives originally http://wetexans.com/catalyst730/ =================================== DATE: December 8, 2012 LOCATION: Texas Capitol – Austin TIME: 10:30a – 4:30p Together with Texans for Accountable Government, we proudly present our first annual Catalyst 730: Capitol Training Day, a full day of educational sessions, discussion and dialogue designed to teach you everything you need to know to take an active role in Texas’ legislative process. What’s in a name? cat·a·lyst [kat-l-ist] something that causes activity between two or more persons or forces without … Continue reading →
Janice Cookston WeTexans.com Archives originally http://wetexans.com/smart-meters-we-texans-are-pro-choice/ ========================================================== UPDATE: (08/22/2012) The Texas Public Utility Commission held a public forum for “Project #40190:Relating to Advanced Metering Issues” yesterday (August 21, 2012) to hear both invited and public testimony on the possibility of creating a smart meter opt-out provision for Texans. I gave the following testimony during the hearing outlining our proposal for creating the opt-out: As was made clear by Rep. Bonnen’s letter to Chairman Nelson dated February 10, 2012: “[The law] did not … Continue reading →