BuckeyeVoices: Douglas Holtz-Eakin on the Death Tax		Jun 29, 2009
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Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the economic benefits of ending the "Death Tax" with Buckeye Institute's Carlo LoParo.

BuckeyeVoices: Dr. Tom Woods Discussing The Fed		May 26, 2009
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Tom Woods is a New Yorks Times best-selling author and a senior fellow of the Ludwig von Mises Institute. He discusses the Federal Reserve and big government.

BuckeyeVoices: State Senator Faber Discusses Stimulus Funds		May 21, 2009
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State Senator Faber discussed stimulus funds and the allocation of federal dollars with The Buckeye Institute's Lynn Walsh.

BuckeyeVoices: Donna Arduin on the Effects of Stimulus		May 7, 2009
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BuckeyeVoices: Rep. Morgan on Strickland and Evidence-Based Education Lawsuit		Apr 30, 2009
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BuckeyeVoices: Gary Roberts on Collective Bargaining		Apr 27, 2009
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Buckeye Voices: Jon Entine tells the Story of Fischer Homes		Apr 20, 2009
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Award Winning Journalist Jon Entine shares his story of Henry Fischer and Fischer Homes. A case involving current and past immigration policies, prosecutors going too far, and an American company almost destroyed. Listen here for an inside look into the Fischer Homes case and the story of Henry Fischer.

BuckeyeVoices: Rep. Kris Jordan's Porkchop Bill		Apr 9, 2009
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BuckeyeVoices: 2009 Ohio Piglet Book		Mar 12, 2009
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Buckeye Institute President David Hansen and Citizens Against Government Waste VP of Policy David Williams discuss the 2009 Ohio Piglet Book -- the book Columbus doesn't want you to read.

BuckeyeVoices: Ohio Mortgage Cramdown		Feb 27, 2009
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The Buckeye Institute's David Hansen and Marc Kilmer discuss a move in the Ohio General Assembly that would change the term of current home mortgages. Kilmer also addresses this issue in a recently released Buckeye Institute policy brief available at http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/article/1335.

BuckeyeVoices: Ohio's Higher Education Priorities Are Off Track		Feb 19, 2009
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Ohio University Economics Professor Dr. Richard Vedder believes the state's higher education priorities need to be adjusted. The co-author of two Buckeye Institute and Center for College Affordability and Productivity joint studies on Ohio higher education, Dr. Vedder discusses his findings with Buckeye Institute President David Hansen.

BuckeyeVoices: 1851 Center Scores a Victory for Charter Schools in Toledo		Feb 6, 2009
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The Buckeye Institute's 1851 Center for Constitutional Law recently scored a major victory for charter schools in Toledo. The center forced the Toledo Plan Commission to reconsider unconstitutional regulations on the city's charter schools. 1851 Center director Maurice Thompson discusses the success with Buckeye Institute President David Hansen.

Buckeye Voices: Stowers v. Boggs		Dec 18, 2008
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Buckeye Institute President David Hansen and 1851 Center for Constitutional Law Director Maurice Thompson discuss Stowers v. Boggs. This week the Buckeye Institute took legal action against the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) for an unlawful raid on the Stowers' home and co-op, and subsequent seizure of their personal property. The institute believes ODA violated the Stowers' constitutional rights. Listen to Hansen and Thompson explain the issue on BuckeyeVoices.

BuckeyeVoices: A Child-Centered Solution to School Finance in Ohio		Dec 15, 2008
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Buckeye Institute Education Policy Director Matthew Carr discusses the institute's road map to high quality K-12 education, "A Child-Centered Solution to School Finance in Ohio," with 610 WTVN-AM's Chuck Gillespie.

The recently released study demonstrates how the adoption of a student-centered school funding system will ensure all children across Ohio have the same educational opportunities.

BuckeyeVoices: Talking education, labor and tax with Toledo's Brian Wilson		Nov 15, 2008
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Buckeye Institute President David Hansen discusses education, labor and tax issues with WSPD 1370's Brian Wilson in Toledo.

BuckeyeVoices: Miller v. ACORN		Nov 10, 2008
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Today on BuckeyeVoices, Maurice Thompson, director of the 1851 Center for Constitutional Law, discusses the Buckeye Institute's efforts on behalf of two Warren County citizens. In October, the Buckeye Institute filed a civil RICO action against ACORN.

BuckeyeVoices: Toledo may play in a big role in US energy independence		Oct 31, 2008
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A joint venture between BP and Canada's largest petroleum company, Husky Energy, could have an enormous economic impact on Toledo. Husky/BP's Ron Unnerstall explains to Buckeye Institute President David Hansen how his Toledo oil refinery can play a major role in U.S. energy independence.

BuckeyeVoices: An Improved Ohio Supreme Court		Oct 27, 2008
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Buckeye Institute Legal Studies Senior Fellow David Owsiany discusses the Ohio Supreme Court with Case Western Reserve law professor Jonathan Alder. Professor Alder and his wife, Christina, recently authored an in-depth analysis of the Court’s recent evolution in a paper published by the Federalist Society.

The Adlers make a persuasive case that the Ohio Supreme Court has dramatically improved over the last decade, due in large part to activist justices retiring and voters replacing them with justices who exercise restraint from the bench.

BuckeyeVoices: Taxpayers could lose $1 billion on State Issue 6		Oct 17, 2008
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A Buckeye Institute policy study found that Ohio taxpayers could forfeit nearly $1 billion in revenue with the passage of State Issue 6, the casino gambling ballot amendment.

Jeffrey Hooke, the study’s author, joins Buckeye Institute President David Hansen to discuss his findings on BuckeyeVoices.

Hooke is a Buckeye Institute adjunct scholar, and the author of numerous casino gambling revenue studies.

BuckeyeVoices: Clint Bolick discusses Obama's radical "Fair Pay Act."		Oct 2, 2008
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Clint Bolick, litigation director at Arizona's Goldwater Institute, researched the hot presidential campaign topic of equal pay. Mr. Bolick found that the debate is not over the Equal Pay Act, which became law 45 years ago. Rather, the debate surrounds Senator Barack Obama's radical "Fair Pay Act," which was rejected by a majority of senators included Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. Listen to Mr. Bolick discuss the issue with David Hansen on BuckeyeVoices.

BuckeyeVoices: Fordham Instititute gives Strickland a road map for education		Sep 26, 2008
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The Fordham Institute recently released a five-point education plan intended to give Governor Strickland a responsible road map to improve K-12 education in Ohio. Fordham Vice President Terry Ryan discusses plan with Buckeye Institute President David Hansen on BuckeyeVoices.

BuckeyeVoices: OSU sparks a controversy by creating a $300k job for a term limited legislator		Sep 19, 2008
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How can Ohio State University afford to create a new $300k job and hand it over to term limited State Rep. Joyce Beatty? BuckeyeVoices' David Hansen and Mike Maurer discuss the controversial hiring and what it means to a state facing budget shortfalls and lost private sector jobs.

BuckeyeVoices: Court Strikes Down CAT Tax for Retail Grocers		Sep 4, 2008
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A state appeals court recently struck down a portion of the Ohio's Commercial Activity Tax that applied to retail grocers and food wholesales. Buckeye Institute academic advisor and Auburn University economics professor Dr. Robert Lawson provided the court with an analysis of the tax on behalf of the plaintiffs. He joins David Hansen on BuckeyeVoices.

BuckeyeVoices: Hamilton County Transparency		Aug 28, 2008
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Hamilton County Commissioner Pat DeWine joins the Buckeye Institute's Mike Maurer to discuss the county's ambitious public records initiative.

BuckeyeVoices: Ocean State Transparency		Aug 21, 2008
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William Felkner, executive director of the Ocean State Policy Research Institute, discusses the importance of open government with Buckeye Institute government transparency director Mike Maurer on BuckeyeVoices.

BuckeyeVoices: Can government function without the state income tax?		Aug 14, 2008
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Buckeye Institute contributing scholar and Ohio University professor Dr. Richard Vedder argues that Ohio's income tax is driving entrepreneurs and jobs out of the state. Dr. Vedder points to states with thriving economies, high rates of job creation and no income tax.

BuckeyeVoices: Citizen activist forces transparent government		Aug 12, 2008
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Peyton Wolcott is a nationally renowned government transparency advocate. She discusses how she went from an involved high school parent to a public records crusader with the Buckeye Institute's Mike Maurer.

BuckeyeVoices: Teacher Merit Pay		Aug 4, 2008
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Buckeye Institute Education Policy Director Matthew Carr discusses his awarding winning study supporting teacher merit pay in Ohio. Carr recommends introducing merit pay as a bonus system with in the existing teacher pay structure. Listen to him discuss his findings and recommendations with David Hansen on BuckeyeVoices.

BuckeyeVoices: Rep. Batchelder discusses the governor's economic agenda		Jul 24, 2008
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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.

BuckeyeVoices: Educational choices help kids		Jul 17, 2008
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Ohio Coalition for Quality Education President Ron Adler sits down with David Hansen to discuss the success of charter schools, vouchers and other parent-empowering educational options.

BuckeyeVoices: Rep. Josh Mandel is a strong conservative voice in Columbus		Jul 7, 2008
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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.

BuckeyeVoices: Gahanna city councilman fights pork barrel spending		Jun 23, 2008
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Gahanna City Councilman John McAllister has drafted a resolution disapproving of the state's recently passed capital budget. He wants to end federal and state pork barrel spending. Mr. McAllister makes his case to Mike Maurer on BuckeyeVoices.

Buckeye Voices: A conservation with AFP's Jack Boyle		Jun 16, 2008
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Mike Maurer, director of the Center for Transparent and Accountable Goverment at the Buckeye Institute, discusses transparency and fiscal restraint with Americans for Prosperity's Jack Boyle. Mr. Boyle is the organization's state director.

BuckeyeVoices: Cincinnati COAST Fights Red Light Cameras		May 29, 2008
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Cincinnati COAST Legal Counsel Chris Finney joins Mike Maurer, Buckeye Institute director of the Center for Transparent and Accountable Government, to discuss the Cincinnati campaign against red light cameras. Mr. Finney's organization believes red light camera are in place not because of public safety concerns, but to collect additional revenue. He makes his case on BuckeyeVoices.

BuckeyeVoices: Special Needs Voucher Passes Senate		May 15, 2008
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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 BuckeyeVoices.

BuckeyeVoices: The perils of mandatory sick leave		May 9, 2008
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David Hansen discusses the negative economic impact of a proposed mandatory sick leave ballot issue with WSPD's Brian Wilson on BuckeyeVoices.

Buckeye Voices: Study finds special ed vouchers improve public schools		May 1, 2008
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A recently published Manhattan Institute report found that special education vouchers actually improve the performance of students who stay in public schools. The report's co-author Dr. Marcus A. Winters joins David Hansen on Buckeye Voices to discuss his findings.

BuckeyeVoices: Center for Transparency in Government		Apr 24, 2008
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The Buckeye Institute announces its Center for Transparency in Government with a discussion about open government between newly appointed Director of Transparency Mike Maurer and Buckeye Institute President David Hansen. Maurer is a veteran Ohio Statehouse reporter.

Buckeye Voices: Labor Union Accountability		Apr 17, 2008
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The Evergreen Freedom Foundation's Labor Policy Analyst Scott Dilley discusses labor union accountability with Buckeye Institute President David Hansen.

Buckeye Voices: Factory-Sized Deception		Apr 10, 2008
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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.

Buckeye Voices: Columnist and author Robert Novak on presidential politics and his new book		Apr 4, 2008
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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.

Radio Interview: David Hansen on Stricklands bond deal, casino gambling and payday loans		Apr 3, 2008
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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 Voices: Federal emissions bill will cost Ohioans' jobs and money		Mar 27, 2008
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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.

Buckeye Voices: ACU Vice Chairman Don Devine reflects on Federalism		Mar 14, 2008
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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.

Buckeye Voices: Ohio not attractive to job creators according to the WSJ		Mar 6, 2008
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Wall Street Journal editorial board member and senior economic writer Steve Moore joins David Hansen for a discussion on Ohio's unfriendly business climate. Moore was the author of a March 3 Wall Street Journal editorial comparing Ohio's economic failure to Texas's economic boom. The article is available at www.buckeyeinstitute.org/article/1103.

Buckeye Voices: Gov. Strickland's debt plan is a step backward		Feb 14, 2008
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Sam Staley, director of urban and land use policy for the Reason Foundation, thinks Gov. Ted Strickland's proposed $1.7 billion debt issuance is a bad economic deal for Ohioans. He explains his concerns to Buckeye Institute President David Hansen on Buckeye Voices.

Buckeye Voices: A Free Market Response to Gov. Strickland's State of the State		Feb 8, 2008
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Buckeye Institute President David Hansen offers a free-market response to Gov. Ted Strickland's big government proposals. Mr. Hansen and Brian Wilson of WSPD-1370 AM discuss the governor's State of the State address.

Buckeye Voices: A Free Market Perspective on the Payday Loan Debate		Jan 31, 2008
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Buckeye Institute Guest Scholar Dr. Tom Lehman discusses why borrowers choose payday or cash advance loans. Dr. Lehman, a professor of economics at Indiana Wesleyan University, believes these borrowers are often making the best choices for their particular financial situations.

Buckeye Voices: Rep. Brinkman pushes to put government checkbook online		Jan 24, 2008
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State Representative Tom Brinkman has won bi-partisan support for legislation that places all state government expenditures online in an easy to search format. He discusses his government transparency and accountability measure with Buckeye Institute President David Hansen on Buckeye Voices.

Buckeye Voices: Payday loans important to some borrowers		Jan 18, 2008
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Buckeye Institute policy analyst Marc Kilmer discusses the current debate over payday lending with David Hansen on Buckeye Voices.