As we previously noted, On February 10, 2010, the Lincoln Journal Star published a Local View Column by Norlyn Raisch entitled “Laws and Sausages“. Norlyn’s article is a well written and accurate description of the hearings held on February 7 by the Legislature’s Business and Labor Committee for nine pieces of legislation associated with collective [...]
Image from horseclipart.com As with any other very important issue of public policy, it is necessary to consider the potential biases and interests of the parties who make assertions or advocate for particular outcomes when you begin to inform yourself about each of the various proposals to solve the problems presented by collective bargaining by [...]
Indiana House Democrats have apparently joined their Wisconsin brothers “on the lam.” They’ve fled their state to avoid voting on several bills their party characterizes as “anti-union”, including a bill that would make Indiana a “right to work” state. Right to work states do not require employees to join a union when their workplace is [...]
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spoke at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, February 16. Parts of the speech made news, primarily his remarks when asked about running for President in 2012, which were somewhat taken out of context. The Governor ruled out a run, noting, “I’m not stupid, I see the [...]
As events have continued to unfold in Wisconsin this week surrounding legislation that would do away with collective bargaining between government entities and public employees in determining benefits, I have surveyed some of the news coverage. Among the more fascinating reports I watched or read included a woman holding a sign that said, “I’d rather [...]
As we reported on February 1, Federal District Court Judge Roger Vinson issued an opinion in the multi-state Attorneys General lawsuit on January 31, declaring the health care law unconstitutional. Since the ruling came out, many question whether any further activities associated with implementing the law should proceed. Others conclude the states should move “full [...]
Iowa Congressman Steve King definitely has a fan base among those who are opposed to the health care law. Of course, because he represents constituents in a neighboring state, many conservatives / limited government folks in Nebraska are familiar with Rep. King and appreciative of his outspoken opposition to the implementation of the health care [...]
Possibly one of the better interviews seen on television in a while, if for no other reason than it is a comical illustration of how our media jumps on a bandwagon and considers anyone who points out potential problems to be, at best, outrageous and, at worst, a lunatic. Their reaction when the “outrageous lunatic” [...]
The Lancaster County Board is holding a hearing on what to do with the proceeds of Lancaster Manor. Tuesday, February 15 5:00pm City Council / County Board Chambers 555 S. 10th St. Lincoln, NE 68508 Board Member Brent Smoyer sent the following information about the meeting: Now, the endowment folks are rallying to push for [...]
Norlyn wrote an excellent explanation about his impressions of Nebraska’s legislative process following time spent at the State Capitol this past Monday. The visit was motivated by concern about the issues associated with the CIR and the nine bills scheduled to be heard that day. Norlyn’s article is very well written and an unfortunately accurate [...]