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“Where There is Despair, May We Bring Hope”: A Eulogy for the Iron Lady

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Greg R. Lawson

“Where there is discord, may we bring harmony. Where there is error, may we bring truth. Where there is doubt, may we bring faith. And where there is despair, may we bring hope.” –Margaret Thatcher upon election as Prime Minister, …

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Nuclear War, Twinkies and Unions

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Greg R. Lawson

Nuclear Armageddon?  No problem.  Twinkies, as the old joke used to go, could survive it (along with cockroaches).  Sadly, it appears these seemingly robust treats that appeal to the sweet tooth in us all look to be nearing their final …

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Battleground Ohio: Voter ID Laws and the 2012 Election

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Robert Alt

The Buckeye Institute’s President, Robert Alt, is a regular contributor to the very popular Corner blog over at the National Review.  Given the importance of Ohio in the 2012 Presidential Election, Robert has been asked to contribute to a special …

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Push to Expand Medicaid Underway

Posted on August 28, 2012 by admin

The Columbus Dispatch recently indicated that the Ohio Hospital Association “strongly support the responsible implementation of Medicaid expansion.” This is yet another indication of the kind of pressure that will be coming to bear on Governor Kasich in the coming …

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Inner Belt Bridge in Cleveland Back on Track Thanks to a P3

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Greg R. Lawson

As the Buckeye Institute’s recent report on myths surrounding public-private partnerships showed, there are many ways to leverage the private sector to help accomplish legitimate public goods. Today, Governor Kasich made it official that the long important, but very expensive …

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Case Study in the Need for Collective Bargaining Reform: Massillon

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Josh Vaughan

Massillon Mayor Kathy Catazaro-Perry recently made a difficult budgetary decision to layoff ten firefighters and nine police officers. The Police Union appealed to the Massillon Civil Service Commission to have the cuts overturned. The Union’s appeal was denied.  The Police …

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If There is a Post-ObamaCare World, What Comes Next?

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Josh Vaughan

In the coming days, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to announce a landmark decision that will ultimately decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act–President Obama’s health care reform package. Many legal scholars believe the law is in danger …

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