Is Nebraska’s debate over the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline project focused on the most substantive issues? Opponents cite the environment, proponents, job creation and “energy security”. Here at GiN, we think the most important issues have been overlooked. Read full articleTranscending The Typical TransCanada Talking Points
Governor Heineman Really Liked Purple People Before They Were “Cool”
Most Nebraskans believe Dave Heineman is very conservative. Why, then, are his largest political contributors, the state teachers’ union and SEIU, the notorious labor union? Read full articleGovernor Heineman Really Liked Purple People Before They Were “Cool”
A More Perfect Union: Obama Labor Day Love (& Hate) Fest
I would really like to thank the President for helping to tee up this article for me. I was busy this weekend and I was trying to figure out how to bring my disparate thoughts together about Labor Day for an article. Thank you, Mr. President, for… Participating in an event organized by labor unions […]
Are the Elected Officials of Nebraska Dealing with Reality?
As we complete our analysis of the amendment introduced by Business and Labor Committee Chair, Senator Steve Lathrop, what we’ve found in it during the first full sweep makes us ask the question… Where are our elected officials’ heads? Apparently, Senator Lathrop, and his “working group”, all see the world far differently from that which […]
Want Collective Bargaining Reform in Nebraska? It is up to YOU
If you believe collective bargaining reform in Nebraska is important, it’s important to understand that it’s going to be up to the people within the state to keep up the pressure on all of the elected officials. This is particularly true if you recognize how collective bargaining is negatively impacting spending and influencing the outcome […]
Collective Bargaining Bills Make Bad Political Theater at the Unicam (CIR)
Anyone in the mood to see a play? Well, just go down to the Unicameral and take a seat in the gallery. No need to buy a ticket. You see, if you pay taxes, you’ve already reserved your seat for this production. What’s playing? Ever heard of Waiting for Godot? It’s an absurdist play by […]
People Voting With Their Feet: Leaving High Tax, Union States
As data is being analyzed from the 2010 Census, it is becoming clear that people are voting with their feet, opting to leave high tax states. Migration from the high tax to low tax states is resulting in shifts within Congress, as The Washington Examiner article, below, reports. Nebraskans might find it interesting to note […]
In the News: Week of September 9-16, 2009
In Nebraska Across the Country HEALTH CARE: White House Hints at Health Care Takeover By Mark Imponmeni; September 12, 2009 Crisis of the Uninsured: 2009 By Devon Herrick; September 14, 2009 OTHER TOPICS:
In the News: Week of September 4-10, 2009
Across the Country HEALTH CARE: Doctor Shortage Will Worsen Health Bill Impact By Dick Morris and Eileen McGann; September 9, 2009 Why Organized Labor Supports Government Health Care By James Sherk; September 4, 2009 Obama Health-Care Speech Bingo By Jim Geraghty; September 8, 2009 100 Stories of Personal Struggles with the Health Care System You […]
In the News, August 28-September 4, 2009
In Nebraska Around the Country HEALTH CARE: Congressman Mike Rogers’ (MI) Opening Statement on Health Care in Washington, D.C. [Video]; July 16, 2009 Health Bill Breeches IRS Privacy By Dick Morris and Eileen McGann; August 31, 2009 Under Fire, President Obama Shifts Strategy (Drops Public Option) By Mike Allen and Jim Vandehei; September 3, 2009 […]
