Labor and Tax Law Changes to Create Jobs

Posted on April 16, 2010 by tomkapostasy

Labor and tax law changes could greatly increase the incentives to hire staff and provide a better unemployment safety net.

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President is Pursuing One Jobs Boom Idea

Posted on March 31, 2010 by tomkapostasy

Obama to unveil offshore drilling plans for oil, natural gas The proposal through 2017 will open new areas of the mid-Atlantic region, Alaska and the eastern Gulf of Mexico for production but prohibit moves off California, Oregon and Washington. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-obama-drilling31-2010mar31,0,4617559.story

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Creating a Jobs Boom

Posted on March 30, 2010 by tomkapostasy

Creating a “jobs boom” is within the power of the government if the legislators and president are ready to create confidence in the government and economy, incentivize job creation and business investments, make a long-term commitment to transportation/energy and stimulate the government and not-for-for profit sector.

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Indiana School Finances

Posted on February 23, 2010 by tomkapostasy

Indiana school districts will face funding deficits for the next 3 years. Identifying creative solutions today is the best answer.

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Where Have All the Dollars Gone?

Posted on February 10, 2010 by tomkapostasy

The long-run changes in the components of GDP are a key to the business cycle and economic prosperity. The U.S. faces structural and cyclical challenges that the president and congress need to address.

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A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

Posted on February 1, 2010 by tomkapostasy

Tough economic times increase the demand for redistribution of income. Significant changes threaten to do more long-term harm than good for most who benefit from a growing economy.

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Good Riddance to Utopian Views of 2000

Posted on February 1, 2010 by tomkapostasy

The world is not in worse condition today than it was a decade ago. Only by moving past the unrealistically utopian views of the turn of the century can we make progress in addressing the challenges we face.

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Indiana Redistricting Proposal Adds Value

Posted on December 12, 2009 by tomkapostasy

A nonpartisan process for drawing Indiana’s legislative districts would improve the quality and incentives of representatives, leading to centrist solutions that add economic and social value.

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Civic Investment in Monuments

Posted on December 2, 2009 by tomkapostasy

Civic leaders invest in facilities without making clear the costs and benefits to taxpayers. The state can oversee these investments and require adequate disclosure.

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Value of Public Libraries

Posted on December 2, 2009 by tomkapostasy

Public libraries offer economic returns, personal growth, civic and community benefits.

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