Two words discredit McCain’s criticism of Trump’s foreign policy regarding human rights, at least coming from McCain: Saudi Arabia.
Legislature saves the best and worst for last
Legislature requires cities to hold tax increase elections when the most voters will participate, but gives new life to some indefensible tax giveaways.
Take a chill pill on Comey firing
Although Comey should have been fired, skepticism about Trump’s reasons are warranted. Nevertheless, a special prosecutor or select committee is premature.
Don’t count on the states to bail out Ryancare
Ryancare relies on the states to create a sustainable individual health insurance market. That’s bad policy and a bad bet.
State finances are still shaky
Time to consider a tax increase and broadening the sales tax base.
Options for when the state loses the school capital funding lawsuit
The state has a losing hand in the latest school funding lawsuit. Here are some options for the governor and Legislature to ponders, some of which the plaintiffs won’t like.
A Trump Twitter tantrum to look forward to
At some point, Trump is going to have a Twitter meltdown over congressional rules that block his agenda. That’ll be worth reading.
Another useless school grading system
The new school grading system adopted by the state ed board won’t help students improve or give useful information to parents and taxpayers.
Macron to the rescue?
The real issue in the French presidential election is probably whether the demise of the European-integration enterprise is fast or gradual.
Try legislating for a change
From fixing Obamacare to crafting a state budget, legislating as a process of discovery could reveal a democratic consensus.