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Author Archives: Kevin Kane

Progress in the Parish: Why Jefferson Schools Should Reject Collective Bargaining

UncategorizedBy Kevin KaneMay 21, 2013Leave a comment

Like New Orleans, Jefferson’s reforms are now bearing fruit. And like New Orleans, Jefferson benefits from leadership that places students above special interests. Here are five reasons why approving a new CBA would stymie momentum and risk recent gains.

Medicaid Expansion: Even Worse Than You Thought

UncategorizedBy Kevin KaneMay 6, 2013Leave a comment

Not only does Medicaid place an unreasonable burden on taxpayers, it fails to deliver a significant health benefit to the poor.

Something Like a Slur

UncategorizedBy Kevin KaneApril 26, 2013Leave a comment

Because Bob Mann holds the Manship Chair in Journalism and is the director of the Reilly Center for Media and Public Affairs at Louisiana State University, and his accusations center around the issue of racism, I feel compelled to respond to his claims.

The Trouble with Medicaid

UncategorizedBy Kevin KaneApril 24, 2013Leave a comment

Louisiana legislators may not have the power to fix what is wrong with the federal welfare state. But they can refuse to expand it in their own backyards.

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Lessons for Legislators from Margaret Thatcher

UncategorizedBy Kevin KaneApril 23, 2013Leave a comment

With the Louisiana legislature now in session, this is an opportune time to apply some lessons from Margaret Thatcher to what may be the most important public policy issue facing our state: education reform.

Don’t Forget Course Choice

UncategorizedBy Kevin KaneJanuary 24, 2013Leave a comment

Act 2 moved Louisiana forward from an anachronistic model of education into a student-centric one that allows each child to master her learning before she moves on to another concept. It is an important model for the nation that puts the emphasis on learning outcomes and student success.

Data Shows Louisiana Schools’ Hiring and Benefits – Not Vouchers – the Cause of Budget Woes

Education, Featured, Pelican Site Featured, UncategorizedBy Kevin KaneNovember 13, 2012Leave a comment

Louisiana’s public schools put themselves in a precarious position by hiring more teachers and administrative personnel, even while the number of students declined. Generous pension and benefit plans have exacerbated this problem.

Commentary: Jindal Taking Right Approach to Affordable Care Act

Featured, Healthcare, Pelican Site FeaturedBy Kevin KaneJuly 13, 2012Leave a comment

Supporters of the law argue that states should move quickly to create state insurance exchanges in order to ensure a higher level of state control, but this notion is an illusion. The law’s provisions would actually require Louisiana and its citizens to cede decision-making power to the federal government.

Implications of SCOTUS Health Care Ruling for Louisiana

Featured, Healthcare, Pelican Site FeaturedBy Kevin KaneJuly 2, 2012Leave a comment

Although the Supreme Court let most of the ACA stand, Louisiana policymakers can still play an important role in the health care reform debate. Most importantly, they should refuse to expand the state’s Medicaid rolls and take a wait-and-see approach to state insurance exchanges.

The Case for Pension Reform

Budget, Featured, Pelican Site Featured, Spending, TaxesBy Kevin KaneMay 22, 2012Leave a comment

The complex nature of the retirement system tends to obscure the importance of pension reform. This has contributed to an unfortunate lack of urgency over the years. But while the details can appear daunting, the crux of the matter is simple: Louisiana has promised its retirees more than it can deliver.

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