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Tallahassee's road to economic growth uncertain
Submitted by J. Robert McClure II on 10.31.2006
As a life-long Tallahassean, I've heard many an earnest discussion about economic development and the delicate balance between "growth and green." What usually followed, however, was generally long on talk and short on action as ambitious goals gave way to multiple studies that sat on a shelf gathering dust.
Americans for Prosperity "Taxpayer Trust Tour" visits the MTV Malibu house
Submitted on 10.27.2006
Americans for Prosperity "Taxpayer Trust Tour" October 27, 2006 "MTV Malibu house" owned by California taxpayers
Clean Money People In California Pander to the Youth
Submitted by Cal Ulmann on 10.27.2006
The California Nurses Association has taken to pandering to the youth through rap music. The California Nurses Association plans on buying airtime to run commercials. The lyrics to the rap are awful. The first thing that comes to mind when hearing about this campaign is other bad media uses of rap like Fred Flintstone in the Fruity Pebbles commercials.
Anti-Measure R protest planned for Tuesday
Submitted on 10.23.2006
A national group plans a protest of the SMART train tax Tuesday morning as part of a tour targeting programs it regards as wasteful spending.
Anti-Measure R protest planned for Tuesday
Submitted on 10.23.2006
A national group plans a protest of the SMART train tax Tuesday morning as part of a tour targeting programs it regards as wasteful spending.
Prop. 90: Misleading comparisons to Oregon law
Submitted by Gary Galles on 10.23.2006
Opponents assert Proposition 90 safeguards against eminent domain abuses will decimate California's ability to “preserve and protect” wildlife, open space, the coast, farmland, etc. Then they bring in their lynchpin “proof” of its disastrous consequences – Oregon’s Proposition 37 in 2004, the first such property protection initiative to pass. They point to its “Draconian” effects, and say that even worse consequences face California.
Women, long the economy's engine, now take the wheel
Submitted by Sally C. Pipes on 10.20.2006
Let's start with a quick question on the economic side. Over the past decade, what has contributed more to the growth of the world economy: the burgeoning power of China, new technology, or the increase of female participation in the labor force?
Business gets lift in tort liability
Submitted by Kimberly S. Johnson on 10.19.2006
Colorado ranks second in the nation when it comes to tort liability practices, which bodes well for business, according to a report from Pacific Research Institute, a San Francisco-based free-market think tank.
Barnett questions accuracy of Sebelius' latest ad
Submitted by John Hanna on 10.18.2006
TOPEKA, Kan. - Renewing their debate over Kansas' economic strength, Republican challenger Jim Barnett is questioning the accuracy of Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' latest television ad.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC Leader Speaks Out on $2.5 Million Political Contribution From John O'Quinn
Submitted on 10.18.2006
AUSTIN, TX – Following today's news reports that personal injury trial lawyer John O'Quinn has made a $2.5 million contribution to a gubernatorial candidate, TLR Chairman and CEO Dick Weekley issued the following statement.
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