Daily Archives: October 2, 2017
School Choice for NH: New Approach to Learning
Periodically we highlight education providers in the Granite State. Diane Murphy, a long-time public high school English and drama teacher, is opening an innovative new learning community in Dover beginning in January 2018. Their website says, “Set a course, make … Continue reading
Judd Gregg on Laundry List of ‘Also’ Candidates to head HHS
Also rumored for consideration are former New Hampshire Senator Judd Gregg, talk show host and heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz; Florida Governor Rick Scott, a former hospital executive; and Tennessee Rep. Marsha Blackburn, a longtime critic of Obamacare in the … Continue reading
Education savings accounts are constitutional and good policy
Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are a school choice option gaining popularity nationwide. Opponents of giving parents more choice in their child’s education often claim that these accounts are unconstitutional. But they are certainly allowed under the U.S. Constitution and they … Continue reading
Trump Declares Oct 2nd, ‘Deregulation Day’
Monday is “Deregulation Day” for the federal government as declared by President Donald Trump, and thus is an opportune time to deliver the findings of The Heritage Foundation’s latest tracking of regulation. The bad news is that the final year … Continue reading
The Infamous ‘Friday Night Dump’
For people in the news business, Friday afternoons are both rewarding — you are about to leave for two days of rest — and anxiety ridden with one last look at the email. Beware the Friday afternoon news dump, the favored method of burying … Continue reading