When Governor Rod Blagojevich made public transportation for seniors free at the beginning of the year he did something right. Given it’s Governor Blagojevich, he didn’t get there the right way and it might even be that having the “right” policy in this case was incidental or accidental, but it was right. It […]
[Hat tip David Zetland]
In New Mexico journalist John Fleck writes about a court ruling limiting future well drilling for new residents:
“A state court this week threw out New Mexicans’ longstanding legal right to drill a domestic water well without having to worry about whether it would leave less water for their neighbors.
The ruling is a […]
[Hat tip Progress Illinois]
Yesterday preceding a discussion of universal health care I wrote, “one of the things to keep an eye on in the coming year(s) are advocacy movements seeking major policy changes in areas of obvious national neglect like health care, the environment, energy, water rights/distribution, etc.” As if on cue Crain’s reports […]
Lisle Township Democratic Vice Chair Aileen Eilert gets coverage for “Going Green in the ‘Burbs” at Chicago Public Radio’s Chicago Matters: Growing Forward. Congrats Aileen!
Republican John McCain since the 106th Congress (1999) has gotten scores varying from 6% to 56% in each congress for his votes from the League of Conservation Voters - until this past first session of the 110th Congress (2007). In 2007 John McCain got a zero. Worse, as the Sierra Club has also […]
From the League of Women Voters of Naperville:
The League of Women Voters cordially invites you to attend the 18th Annual State of the Community Dinner “Building Green: The Future is Now”
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Featured Speakers:
Michael Bevis, City of Naperville
Michelle Hickey-Fouts, Seven Generations Ahead
Laureen Blissard, US Green Building Council, Chicago Chapter
6:30 p.m. – Social Hour and […]
In Bill Richardson’s new ad airing in Iowa since Tuesday we see Bill facing us, a road on his right and a fence on his left. Bill goes to the fence, leans on it and makes his pitch. He doesn’t have every answer, but he won’t mislead us. He will get the […]
Today Al Gore won the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. With the recent New York Times full-page ad asking Gore to run for president (by independent group Draft Gore) everyone is speculating on whether Al will run. Speculation has turned into dollars over at independent Democratic […]
The Bill Foster Campaign announced State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias‘ endorsement this weekend in the 14th congressional Democratic primary race. Alexi has really jump-started the Treasurer’s Office - with a lot of positive reviews. His “Bright Start” college savings program helps make college more affordable for Illinois residents. His “Cultivate Illinois” program provides […]
