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New Latino Voters May Change Political Map

PSN on April 27, 2006 - 1:42pm
"Today we march, tomorrow we vote!" - the chant at the recent immigration rights rallies -- may translate into a changed electoral landscape in many states across the country.

WI: Real Health Care for All Workers

PSN on April 27, 2006 - 1:42pm
After the botched Massachusetts health care bill, it's nice to see Wisconsin is stepping up with a really bold health care plan.

IL: Culture of Corruption Nets Former Gov 10-20

PSN on April 20, 2006 - 12:26pm

Republican Former Illinois Governor George Ryan was convicted this week on eighteen counts, including racketeering, mail fraud, false statements, and tax violations. His crime? Selling out the public for profit gain. While the Governor awaits sentencing -- his crimes may earn him as much as ten-twenty years in federal prison -- his case offers lessons for all of us.

The Success of State Venture Funds

PSN on April 17, 2006 - 1:41pm

Hawaii is the latest state moving in that direction with a proposed Hawaii Innovations Fund which could grow to $200 million in government funds over four years to invest in Hawaii's renewable energy, life science and technology companies.

Fighting Predatory Lending

PSN on March 30, 2006 - 3:27pm
Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle is hinting interest in signing legislation to deregulate the rent-to-own industry. The bill passed Wisconsin's conservative legislature and is now awaiting the signature of Doyle, who as Attorney General opposed similar bills.

Smart Growth to Protect Rural America

PSN on March 2, 2006 - 12:26pm

After winning the Governor's seat in New Jersey, Jon Corzine decided to keep a Republican in the position of Agriculture Secretary. It was a good move. Charlie Kuperus has held the position in 2002 and has won broad support from both parties for his support of a number of measures in support of rural New Jersey.

IDing the Real Problem and Preventing Voter Intimidation

PSN on February 28, 2006 - 1:53pm

The right wing has a magnificent tendency to solve problems that don't exist in a way that tilts the playing field for their own side. For the latest example, we need look no further than Pennsylvania, where Governor Ed Rendell is poised to veto legislation that serves little real purpose other than helping conservatives build power. As Tom Ferrick, Jr., aptly described, HB1318 would have made it less likely that low-income citizens were voting by instituting rigorous ID requirements and shutting down polling places. The regulations are a joke as fraud is extremely rare, but the provisions being advanced are widely acknowledged to undermine turnout among low-income and urban residents.

WI: Taking a Proactive Stance on Intelligent Design

Joel Barkin on February 21, 2006 - 7:28pm
Two lawmakers from Wisconsin have introduced a bill to ban public schools from teaching "intelligent design" as science. This is a great example of good messaging and good policy. By introducing the legislation in this fashion, it allows the legislators to define the debate. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, this proposal is the first of its kind in the country. The proposal would require science curriculums to describe only natural processes and follow definitions from the National Academy of Sciences.

WI: Taking a Proactive Stance on Intelligent Design

Two lawmakers from Wisconsin have introduced a bill to ban public schools from teaching "intelligent design" as science. This is a great example of good messaging and good policy. By introducing the legislation in this fashion, it allows the legislators to define the debate. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, this proposal is the first of its kind in the country. The proposal would require science curriculums to describe only natural processes and follow definitions from the National Academy of Sciences.