http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog The Voice of Freedom in Ohio Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:23:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en The Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions is a nonpartisan research and educational institute devoted to representing the viewpoint of Individual Liberty and Economic Freedom in the debate about Ohio's present and future. The Voice of Freedom in Ohio The Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions Ohio, non-profit, free market, conservative, Buckeye, Institute, libertarian, state policy, regulations no The Buckeye Institute buckeye@buckeyeinstitute.org http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/08/07/buckeye-voices-david-hansen-on-wtvn-discussing-merit-pay/ http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/08/07/buckeye-voices-david-hansen-on-wtvn-discussing-merit-pay/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:06:02 +0000 Buckeye Institute http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/?p=2370 ShareThis

]]> http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/08/07/buckeye-voices-david-hansen-on-wtvn-discussing-merit-pay/feed/ This morning, Joel Riley of 610 AM WTVN in Columbus spent three hours discussing the Buckeye Institute’s proposal for merit pay for Ohio teachers. Below is Joel’s discussion with David Hansen, President of the Buckeye Institute: The entire show is available on WTVN’s podcasting page. This morning, Joel Riley of 610 AM WTVN in Columbus spent three hours discussing the Buckeye Institute’s proposal for merit pay for Ohio teachers. Below is Joel’s discussion with David Hansen, President of the Buckeye Institute: The [...] 610 WTVN 5:19 Ohio, education, Buckeye Institute no http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/07/25/buckeye-voices-rep-batchelder-carries-the-conservative-torch-in-house/ http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/07/25/buckeye-voices-rep-batchelder-carries-the-conservative-torch-in-house/#comments Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:10:12 +0000 Buckeye Institute http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/?p=2211 ShareThis

]]> http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/07/25/buckeye-voices-rep-batchelder-carries-the-conservative-torch-in-house/feed/ The Buckeye Institute’s Mike Maurer discusses the governor’s economic agenda, the federal bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and what it means to be a conservative with Ohio Republican Rep. William G. Batchelder. A 32-year legislative veteran, Rep. Batchelder is the dean of Ohio conservatives. Or click here to download the audio. The Buckeye Institute’s Mike Maurer discusses the governor’s economic agenda, the federal bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and what it means to be a conservative with Ohio Republican Rep. William G. Batchelder. A 32-year [...] The Buckeye Institute 21:35 Bill Batchelder no http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/07/07/buckeyevoices-rep-josh-mandel-is-a-strong-conservative-voice-in-columbus/ http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/07/07/buckeyevoices-rep-josh-mandel-is-a-strong-conservative-voice-in-columbus/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:25:53 +0000 Buckeye Institute http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/?p=1956 ShareThis

]]> http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/07/07/buckeyevoices-rep-josh-mandel-is-a-strong-conservative-voice-in-columbus/feed/ State Rep. Josh Mandel (R-Lyndhurst) joins Buckeye Institute President David Hansen to discuss his support for special needs vouchers, his opposition to Gov. Strickland’s misguided so-called stimulus bill, and his support for Rep. John Adam’s State Income Tax elimination bill. A Marine Corps officer who has served two tours of duty in Iraq, Rep. Mandel also gives his perspective on the progress of the war. A first term legislator, Rep. Mandel is quickly becoming a steadfast voice for conservative principles in the Ohio House of Representatives. State Rep. Josh Mandel (R-Lyndhurst) joins Buckeye Institute President David Hansen to discuss his support for special needs vouchers, his opposition to Gov. Strickland’s misguided so-called stimulus bill, and his support for Rep. John [...] The Buckeye Institute 15:17 Buckeye Institute, Josh Mandel, Ohio no http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/05/15/buckeyevoices-special-needs-voucher-passes-senate/ http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/05/15/buckeyevoices-special-needs-voucher-passes-senate/#comments Thu, 15 May 2008 16:00:57 +0000 Buckeye Voices http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/?p=1758 ShareThis

]]> http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/05/15/buckeyevoices-special-needs-voucher-passes-senate/feed/ With the Senate passage of SB 57, the special needs voucher,  children with disabilities are one step closer to receiving the type of educational options they vitally need.  The measure now goes to the Ohio House for hearings and a vote.  Buckeye Institute Education Policy Analyst Beth Lear discusses the initiative with David Hansen on Buckeye Voices. With the Senate passage of SB 57, the special needs voucher,  children with disabilities are one step closer to receiving the type of educational options they vitally need.  The measure now goes to the Ohio House for hearings and a vote.  [...] The Buckeye Institute 7:46 no http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/04/17/buckeye-voices-labor-union-accountability/ http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/04/17/buckeye-voices-labor-union-accountability/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:00:29 +0000 Buckeye Voices http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/?p=1757 ShareThis

]]> http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/04/17/buckeye-voices-labor-union-accountability/feed/ The Evergreen Freedom Foundation’s Labor Policy Analyst Scott Dilley discusses labor union accountability with Buckeye Institute President David Hansen. The Evergreen Freedom Foundation’s Labor Policy Analyst Scott Dilley discusses labor union accountability with Buckeye Institute President David Hansen. ShareThis The Buckeye Institute 9:10 no http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/04/10/buckeye-voices-factory-sized-deception/ http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/04/10/buckeye-voices-factory-sized-deception/#comments Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:00:02 +0000 Buckeye Voices http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/?p=1756 ShareThis

]]> http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/04/10/buckeye-voices-factory-sized-deception/feed/ National Review Reporter Stephen Spruiell joins David Hansen on Buckeye Voices to discuss his article “Factory-Sized Deception - Obama, freely trading in dishonesty.”  Spruiell argues that Barack Obama’s campaign misled Ohio voters by blaming NAFTA for specific plant closings in Ohio National Review Reporter Stephen Spruiell joins David Hansen on Buckeye Voices to discuss his article “Factory-Sized Deception - Obama, freely trading in dishonesty.”  Spruiell argues that Barack Obama’s campaign misled Ohio [...] The Buckeye Institute 11:00 no http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/04/04/buckeye-voices-columnist-and-author-robert-novak-on-presidential-politics-and-his-new-book/ http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/04/04/buckeye-voices-columnist-and-author-robert-novak-on-presidential-politics-and-his-new-book/#comments Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:00:36 +0000 Buckeye Voices http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/?p=1755 ShareThis

]]> http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/04/04/buckeye-voices-columnist-and-author-robert-novak-on-presidential-politics-and-his-new-book/feed/ Conservative columnist and best selling author Robert Novak joins Buckeye Institute President David Hansen for a casual discussion about his new book “The Prince of Darkness” and the state of the presidential election in Ohio and nationally.  Mr. Novak was the keynote speaker at a dinner hosted by the Buckeye Institute and the Federalist Leadership Center. Conservative columnist and best selling author Robert Novak joins Buckeye Institute President David Hansen for a casual discussion about his new book “The Prince of Darkness” and the state of the presidential election in Ohio and [...] The Buckeye Institute 5:31 no http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/04/03/radio-interview-david-hansen-on-stricklands-bond-deal-casino-gambling-and-payday-loans/ http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/04/03/radio-interview-david-hansen-on-stricklands-bond-deal-casino-gambling-and-payday-loans/#comments Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:00:01 +0000 Buckeye Voices http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/?p=1754 ShareThis

]]> http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/04/03/radio-interview-david-hansen-on-stricklands-bond-deal-casino-gambling-and-payday-loans/feed/ Buckeye Institute President David Hansen gives the free-market perspective on Governor Strickland’s big government jobs package, casino gambling and payday loans on the Bob Conners Show, 610 WTVN. Buckeye Institute President David Hansen gives the free-market perspective on Governor Strickland’s big government jobs package, casino gambling and payday loans on the Bob Conners Show, 610 WTVN. ShareThis The Buckeye Institute 4:41 no http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/03/21/buckeye-voices-federal-emissions-bill-will-cost-ohioans-jobs-money/ http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/03/21/buckeye-voices-federal-emissions-bill-will-cost-ohioans-jobs-money/#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:00:14 +0000 Buckeye Voices http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/?p=1759 ShareThis

]]> http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/03/21/buckeye-voices-federal-emissions-bill-will-cost-ohioans-jobs-money/feed/ American Council for Capital Formation Chief Economist Dr. Margo Thorning addresses the economic perils associated with the federal Lieberman-Warner emissions bill.  Dr. Thorning estimates that if the bill takes effect Ohio will lose 44,000 to 67,000 jobs by 2020 and 100,000 to 143,000 jobs by 2030.  In addition, Dr. Thorning warns Ohioans’ electricity costs will increase by 30% to 38% by 2020 and 126% to 177% by 2030. American Council for Capital Formation Chief Economist Dr. Margo Thorning addresses the economic perils associated with the federal Lieberman-Warner emissions bill.  Dr. Thorning estimates that if the bill takes effect Ohio will lose 44,000 to [...] The Buckeye Institute 18:23 no http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/03/14/buckeye-voices-acu-vice-chairman-don-devine-reflects-on-federalism/ http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/03/14/buckeye-voices-acu-vice-chairman-don-devine-reflects-on-federalism/#comments Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:00:18 +0000 Buckeye Voices http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/?p=1749 ShareThis

]]> http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/2008/03/14/buckeye-voices-acu-vice-chairman-don-devine-reflects-on-federalism/feed/ American Conservative Union Vice Chairman Dr. Donald Devine discusses Federalism and the future of conservatism with Buckeye Institute President David Hansen.  Dr. Devine is also director of the Federalist Leadership Center.  The Center is co-hosting a Federalist Leadership School with the Buckeye Institute on April 3.  Details are available in the events section of www.buckeyeinstitute.org. American Conservative Union Vice Chairman Dr. Donald Devine discusses Federalism and the future of conservatism with Buckeye Institute President David Hansen.  Dr. Devine is also director of the Federalist Leadership Center.  The Center is [...] The Buckeye Institute 9:25 no