Greetings from the Capitol The 2015 Legislative Session is just a week away! While I doubt I will ever feel ready for this, I am excited to get started. I
Category: Issues
Update – Issues and LegislationUpdate – Issues and Legislation
With the session just two weeks away, I though you might be interested in a quick update about the issues I am hearing about. I am actually surprised at how
Accountability in EducationAccountability in Education
This post is the first in a series of posts on Education Issues. These represent my current thoughts in advance of the upcoming session, and are open for criticism, dialog, and
Federal & State Government RolesFederal & State Government Roles
The core of my guiding principles regarding the various levels of government is laid out in the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which explains that powers not specifically delegated
Government FinancingGovernment Financing
Since almost all policy ultimately is driven by financing, I thought I would start with a few principles that guide my thinking: 1. Balanced Budget – I believe that the state
Helping the NeedyHelping the Needy
I believe that as individuals and as a society we have an obligation to help the most vulnerable among us. However, the question of who should be helped and how