April, 2012 - Independence Institute

New EPA Regulations On Fracking 0
- April 20, 2012
This past Wednesday, the EPA released new regulations on hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”). Surprisingly, the 588 pages of regulations don’t amount to much. At best, they codify existing industry practices. At worst, they might cause delays and other unintended consequences. The new regulations focus on “green completions” (“completions” refers to the whole well-stimulation process, including fracking).
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Dougco, Dougco, Dougco! State Board Reapproves Teacher Licensure Waiver 0
- April 19, 2012
Before diving in, I have to be up front with you: Yes, this is the third time in less than 10 days I’m writing about Douglas County. (And it has nothing to do with the fact that the first legal documents were filed this week in the appeal of last August’s district court permanent injunction […]
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Denver Teacher Tells Frustrating Union Opt-Out Story: Here Comes HB 1333 0
- April 18, 2012
A 2010 Education Policy Center article highlighted a couple real-life examples of teachers who were harmed by the tight revocation deadlines and burdensome procedures that frustrate those who simply want to end their union dues deduction. A new Denver Post guest teacher commentary provides another example and a strong case for House Bill 1333, which as introduced would allow school district employees to opt in or out of union/association dues any time with 30 days notice.
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Replace Medicaid with “health stamps” equivalent to food stamps 0
- April 18, 2012
If government is going to force taxpayers to finance medical care for low-income people, replacing Medicaid with the equivalent of food stamps would be a large improvement. Continue reading →
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The Non-Story Story 0
- April 18, 2012
Nearly two years ago, the Federal Transit Administration released a report saying the transit industry has a $77 billion maintenance backlog. So why is the Associated Press making a big deal of this report now? “Americans are turning to trains and buses to get around in greater numbers than ever before,” says the AP. “The […]
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Are the opponents of drug law reform dishonest, ignorant or both?0
- April 17, 2012
Senate Bill 163 is a modest but important next step in scaling back the worst excesses of the expensive, intrusive and counter-productive War on Drugs in Colorado.
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