On Monday, July 1, I proposed to the other candidates in the 5th congressional district special election that we enter into an agreement to keep independent spending by special interests out of the race.  I’ve gone further and also proposed … [Read more...]

In the fall, I posted an income tax proposal -- to increase the personal exemptions substantially while also increasing the rate substantially.  As framed, it would have been revenue neutral.  It would have exempted roughly half … [Read more...]

The reform concept:  Families that have incomes below a livable level -- as judged by the legislature and the agencies responsible for the various subsidy programs -- shouldn't be paying income tax.  Yet, they do. Under current … [Read more...]

Having chosen to comment in the negative on Question Two, I thought I should put that comment in the context of my views generally on drug policy issues. For those who are interested, here is a link to my statements on drug issues, … [Read more...]

3)  It does appear that economic conditions are getting worse and that our budget gap estimates do not reflect the most recent indicators of oncoming recession.  The Governor's budget cut plan was final before the latest report on … [Read more...]