Governor Appeals Lobato Ruling; State Board May Need Some Holiday Cheer First
Talk about making an important decision before Christmas AND the big snowstorm that hit the Denver area and the foothills. Yesterday morning Governor John Hickenlooper announced that he will appeal the outrageous school finance ruling in Lobato v State:
“…a final resolution of the constitutional and legal issues involved in the case require an appeal to […]
Colorado's all-payer database poses serious risk, little gain
by Amy Oliver, Linda Gorman Colorado state government, and local foundations and health policy elites, have become so ideologically invested in failed health reform policies that they now see nothing wrong with forcing Colorado citizens to give their medical records to a centralized repository, free from scrutiny by state auditors, open records requests and open […]
Under Obamacare, Employers Will Likely Engage in ‘Targeted Dumping’ of Employees
Minnesota Public Radio reports, “A loophole in the federal health care overhaul would allow many employers to game the system by dumping their sicker employees [into] public health insurance exchanges, according to two University of Minnesota law professors.” Continue reading
Medicare price controls and rationing
On Stossel, Peter Suderman and Scott Gottlieb discuss how to fix Medicare. Gottlieb discusses Medicare’s price controls such that physicians get paid the same regardless of their quality, and that insurers mimic the system. He says government authorities will tighten control over doctors, control what care they can provide. Suderman discusses the point of his article, Medicare Whac-A-Mole Why health care price controls always fail. Continue reading
New Center for Ed Reform Research Compiles Charter School Closure Data
Not long ago I told you how the number of Colorado students enrolling in charter schools was rising quickly. This followed closely on the heels of a national study debunking anti-charter mythology and showing where the real strengths of this public education option tend to stand.
One of the oft-cited advantages of charters is the greater […]
Trains Falling Apart
Washington Metro trains are so poorly maintained that parts falling off of the railcars are damaging later trains, leading to the tunnels filling with smoke and the evacuation of several trains. This has some people reconsidering their transportation habits. “Today is my last day as a full time Orange Line commuter after almost 10 yrs,” […]
Medical Freedom Zones in the U.S. can promote innovation and quality
This paper illustrates how one jurisdiction could take the lead in defining medical freedom in the United States and create a safe haven for innovation, alternative care, and affordable treatment. Continue reading
2012 is Coming, Time to Gear Up for the Second National School Choice Week
Can it be nearly a year since the first-ever National School Choice Week? You remember what a big deal I made of it then. Well, here’s fair warning that the second annual National School Choice Week is only a month away, with a great video to share in telling your friends about it:
It’s getting too […]
Dem. constitutional law prof. on ObamaCare Supreme Court case: Judge Kagen should recuse herself
“I have been a liberal constitutional law professor for more than 20 years, and a loyal Democrat. I believe the Affordable Care Act is constitutional and that it would be truly unfortunate for the country (and the party) if the court strikes it down. … as a matter of both principle and law, Kagan should not hear the case.” Continue reading
Heroes or Heels?
Last week, the Atlantic web site published an article about the brave Tea Party activists who are challenging the evil urban planners who are interfering with property rights and attempting to socially engineer American cities. Except, the article’s writer, Anthony Flint, seemed to think that was a bad thing. Some idea of Flint can be […]
Denver Post Tackles Long-Studied Problem of Tax-Funded Teachers Union Release Time
The front page of the Sunday Denver Post has brought newfound attention to the madness of Colorado teachers unions receiving taxpayer subsidies. Reporter Karen Crummy not only took note of an issue we have highlighted for years but also did lots of her own digging to find at least $5.8 million for union activities underwritten by taxpayers in the past 5 years. Our own Ben DeGrow noted the “appalling” lack of accountability, so why aren’t publicly-funded union perks on the chopping block in tight budget times?
Choosing a Colorado Online School for Your Child
The use of the Internet as an education program delivery system has increased rapidly in Colorado in recent years. The first full-time Colorado public online program began in the Monte Vista School District in 1995. For the 2011-2012 school year, 22 full-time multi-district public online schools are certified to serve students statewide. Colorado students may choose from any of the statewide programs. Additionally, 24 full-time single-district online programs serve students who reside in a particular district.
