by Isaiah J. Poole | Feb 26, 2014 | Conservatism
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal got himself some attention this week for being the skunk at what is typically a diplomatic, nonconfrontational exchange between a bipartisan group of governors and reporters outside the White House after a meeting with President Obama. His...
by Isaiah J. Poole | Feb 25, 2014 | Jobs and Growth
It was 95 years ago today that Oregon, faced with rapid adoption of a new contraption called the automobile, instituted a one-cent tax on gasoline to cover the cost of paved roads for these vehicles. The slogan supporters used to sell the tax: "Get Oregon Out Of The...
by Isaiah J. Poole | Feb 24, 2014 | Unemployment Benefits
Ted Drost was a six-figure marketing and client development specialist based in Chicago who has worked for several Fortune 100 financial institutions. He also says he was "born and raised a Republican" and has supported Illinois freshman Republican Sen. Mark Kirk...
by Isaiah J. Poole | Feb 21, 2014 | Conservatism
The second season of "House of Cards" debuted on Valentine's Day last week, but one week later the show's producers are complaining that they're not getting enough love from Maryland taxpayers. They've notified Gov. Martin O'Malley that "we will have to break down our...
by Isaiah J. Poole | Feb 19, 2014 | Economy
The top 1 percent captured all of the income growth between 2009 and 2011 in 26 out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, the Economic Policy Institute found in a report released today. The report is a detailed look at the geography of income inequality. The...
