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Red-Light Cameras and the Enigmatic Jerry Brown
February 6, 2012, 4:39pmKevin Fagan of the San Francisco Chronicle reports, "California has the most expensive red-light camera tickets in the world... The Legislature passed two bills in the past two years that would have reduced the fine or limited the cameras' use, but both were vetoed." The larger storyline that can be teased out of this article is where California Gov. Jerry Brown stands on the issue of state versus local control.
NYC Parking Under Bloomberg: Bright Potential, Blighted Past
February 3, 2012, 7:41pmThis morning Juan Gonzalez of the New York Daily News writes: "The firm that built and manages the new Yankee Stadium parking garages can’t repay $237 million in tax-exempt bonds the Bloomberg administration arranged for it four years ago, new financial records show." However, there is a kernel of optimism in that the Mayor's office is considering leveraging additional city parking assets that actually would create value for residents and motorists.
California Bill Proposes Licensing for Pet Groomers
February 3, 2012, 5:14pmIt appears that California truly has gone to the dogs. The state is facing a $9.2 billion budget deficit, a $10 billion unemployment insurance fund deficit, and unfunded pension obligations in the range of $400 billion to $500 billion, yet the busybodies in the state legislature are seeking to add another occupation to the long list of those burdened by unnecessary state regulation: pet grooming.
Senate Approves Lawmakers Insider Trading Ban. Whatever.
February 3, 2012, 11:01amAfter a “60 Minutes” report brought to the attention of the American public that Congress was capitalizing on non-public information, lawmakers quickly collaborated with one another and proposed two bills banning insider trading by members of Congress and their staff. This bill reeks of desperation.
San Francisco Chronicle: California running out of money again
February 1, 2012, 6:52pmWyatt Buchanan of the San Francisco Chronicle reports: "California will run out of cash by March 1 if the Legislature does not take immediate action, Controller John Chiang told budget leaders at the Capitol in a letter Tuesday."
Threat of Muni Bankruptcy Hangs Over Providence, Rhode Island
January 31, 2012, 6:50pmThe threat of municipal bankruptcy hangs over Providence, Rhode Island, Dan McGowan of GoLocalProv reports: “Concerns are mounting over whether (Providence, Rhode Island) can remain afloat in light of cash flow problems, a $22.5 million budget shortfall and a court ruling that sided with retirees over the city in a healthcare dispute."
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December 30th, 2011 - Pension Reform and Union Shenanigans in San Diego
November 17th, 2011 - Libertarian To Be Elected? An Interview with Libertarian City Councilman Ed Coleman
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September 27th, 2011 - Anthony Randazzo Discusses Government Refinancing Bad Mortages on Freedom Watch
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August 23rd, 2011 - Dick Morris on School Choice
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July 11th, 2011 - Veronique de Rugy: The Facts about the Government's Medicare Cost Projections
June 3rd, 2011 - Adrian Moore, Len Gilroy, Tim Cavanaugh & Anthony Randazzo: On Privatization & Government Reform
May 25th, 2011 - Nick Gillespie Discusses the Broken U.S. Postal Service with Judge Napolitano
May 12th, 2011 - 47 Ways to Say "IRS" ... What do those initials really stand for?
April 14th, 2011 - Sandy Springs, Georgia: The City that Outsourced Everything
April 12th, 2011 - Final Countdown to Government Shutdown!
April 8th, 2011 - Veronique de Rugy Discusses the Truth About Deficits and the Debt
April 1st, 2011 - Veronique de Rugy Debunks Hedge Fund Myths on Bloomberg
March 18th, 2011 - The Tea Party Goes to Washington: Rand Paul on the intellectual bankruptcy of both major parties
March 16th, 2011 - Veronique de Rugy on the Truth About the State Pension Crisis on Bloomberg
March 11th, 2011 - Cutting Government Spending: An Interview with Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuno
March 8th, 2011 - Veronique de Rugy Explains Fannie and Freddie's Role in the Housing Crisis on Bloomberg
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- Red-Light Cameras and the Enigmatic Jerry Brown (2/6)
- NYC Parking Under Bloomberg: Bright Potential, Blighted Past (2/3)
- California Bill Proposes Licensing for Pet Groomers (2/3)
- Senate Approves Lawmakers Insider Trading Ban. Whatever. (2/3)
- San Francisco Chronicle: California running out of money again (2/1)
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