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Dazed and Confused
Louisianians have a special appreciation for Ronald Reagan’s statement that “the ten most dangerous words in the English language are ‘Hi, I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.’” And as the damage from the catastrophic BP oil spill continues to wreak economic and environmental havoc on our state, it seems that Washington is poised to further exacerbate Louisiana’s economic problems.
Click here to read: How the Drilling Moratorium Exacerbates Louisiana's Economic Challenges
The Overton Window
A new blockbuster novel is named after a think-tank concept, the Overton Window, that helps explain why lawmakers enact the policies they do. Author Glenn Beck's bad guys use the concept for evil, but we are using publicity surrounding his book to help us introduce millions of people to the power of ideas to shape policy.
Five Things You Need to Know About HB 1474
Measure would preserve Louisianians's right to make important health care decisions
The Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana
Unsuitable for Charter School Teachers
Climate Change Legislation
Capping and Trading Louisiana Jobs
Op-Ed in Shreveport Times
Kevin Kane: Capping and trading Louisiana jobs
Landrieu was Tactless in Defense of Health Bill
Kevin Kane responds to Mary Landrieu's op-ed in the Times-Picayune
Will Louisiana Legislators Defend Health Care Choice?
Bills from Rep. Talbot and Sen. Crowe Seek to Preserve Freedom of Choice in Health Care
Keeping a Good Thing Going
What Louisiana Can Learn from the Rebirth of the City University of New York
CUNY Turnaround Offers Lessons for Louisiana Policymakers and Governing Boards
