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8.22.2012
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For parents, school choice is easier than ballot initiatives
San Francisco Examiner
By: Lance T. Izumi, J.D.
10.10.2011
There’s a grass-roots parent revolt surging in California. Parents statewide and at the local level are pushing ballot measures to overturn unpopular government education policies. While the initiative process may be Democracy 101 in action, it would be easier for parents if they were simply given vouchers to choose the school that best meets the needs of their children.
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It’s Time to Neuter California’s Legislature
Capital Ideas
By: Katy Grimes
7.19.2011
In June, several California legislators complained about having their pay cut by state Controller John Chiang because the budget they submitted by the June 15 constitutional deadline - the only deadline they seem to care about - was unbalanced. This latest budget drama shows why California needs a part-time legislature.
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Educated Legislators, Bad Economy
Capital Ideas
By: Alison Meyer
7.6.2011
California has the most educated legislators, according to a recent Chronicle of Higher Education study. Those stellar academic credentials, unfortunately, have not lifted the state from its economic malaise.
California’s unemployment rate, as of May, is nearly 12 percent, higher than every state in the bottom five of the study. Even when averaged together, the top 15 educated states have an unemployment rate of 8.9 percent compared to the least educated which has an average unemployment rate of 8.1 percent.
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Brown Busts the Budget
Capital Ideas
By: Katy Grimes
6.22.2011
The California Legislature just passed a budget. Less than 24 hours later, the governor vetoed it, leaving many scratching their heads why Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a budget from his own party.
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Why Medicaid Should Be Easier to Fix than Entitlement Programs
Capital Ideas
By: John R. Graham
6.1.2011
Congress remains gridlocked on many important issues but not every politician is afraid to challenge the unsustainable growth of Medicaid. Consider S. 1031, by U.S. Senator Tom Coburn. This measure would increase local control over Medicaid spending and improve the incentives that have led politicians to trap ever more low-income citizens in poverty and the poor access to care that characterizes this top-heavy system.
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