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Public/Private Partnerships: Government-Sanctioned Monopolies

President Trump is calling for a major new investment for rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure of highways, bridges and more. There is no question that it needs to be done. However, it’s vitally important that local, state and federal government agencies avoid calls to fund this massive effort through so-called Public/Private Partnerships (PPPs). Local officials must…

How Do We Get the Economy the Fuel It Needs to Grow?

U.S. Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue speaking in Chicago before the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. Key Takeaway Poor financial regulations are holding back businesses of all sizes from growing. “We’ve cut off the fuel supply” to businesses, U.S. Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue explained in Chicago. “And guess what—America’s economic engine is sputtering.”…

The Cost of “Free Education”

Every election cycle you will hear the Socialist slogan, “Every child has a right to a Free Education.” Are these Socialists so concerned that they’re giving their own money to schools? Are Public School Teachers unpaid volunteers because, “Every child has the right to a Free Education?” Are the disciples of Horace Mann, John Dewey,…

Why Eliminating Elected Offices in a Republic is Dangerous… And Why the State Treasurer’s Post Won’t be the End of It.

I was the Constitution candidate for State Treasurer in 2014. I campaigned on keeping the office of State Treasurer and restoring its duties as well as adding some, including placing the budget stabilization fund (rainy day fund) directly under the Treasurer’s authority. Right now the rainy day fund is overseen by the Secretary of Administration.…

Steve’s Say . . . The Coming War

Donald Trump surprised many of his reluctant and enthusiastic voters that he knows exactly what he’s doing. Besides nominating some of the most accomplished private sector talent available, the president-elect appears resolved to immediately deliver on much of the agenda he articulated during his campaign. And, other than the tantrum throwing reality deniers in Hollywood,…