GLG News by Political Experts (outside Washington DC)

CLASS Consciousness: Problems with the "Kennedy" CLASS Act

October 23, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Senate addresses long-term care plan: U.S. would run insurance program | www.cleveland.com

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions "Kennedy" Committee has proposed a government-run long-term care insurance program called the "Community Living Assistance Services and Supports" or CLASS Act. It does not live up to its hype, but may pass anyway riding in on the larger health reform...

Ohio Gaming Alert - Governor Pushes Slot Proposal Back

September 30, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Governor Proposes Plan to Balance Budget and Protect Ohio Schools | www.governor.ohio.gov

Faced with a decision from the Ohio Supreme Court, Governor Strickland has pushed back the timetable for VLT's at Ohio's racetracks.  He will file suit to ask the Ohio Supreme Court for a declaratory judgment on his authority.

Ohio Payday Lenders Still Able to Charge High Fees Despite Law

September 30, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Payday Lenders Using Loopholes | www.dispatchpolitics.com

A study by a liberal public policy group shows that Ohio payday lenders have been able to successfully circumvent a law designed to put them out of business.

Governor Strickland Likely to Implement Slots Plan with Executive Order

September 21, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Ohio Governor Vows Not to Give Up on Slots Plan | blog.cleveland.com

Governor Strickland, in Cleveland visiting a local business, stated that he won't give up on plan to implement slot machines at Ohio racetracks.

Supreme Court Deals Serious Blow to Ohio Slots Plan

September 21, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Ohio Supreme Court Says Slots at Racetracks Subject to Referendum | www.dispatchpolitics.com

The Ohio Supreme Court today, in a 6-1 decision, held that legislation authorizing slot machines at Ohio racetracks is subject to referendum.

Ohio Gaming Alert - Columbus Area Track May Not Go Forward with VLT's

September 17, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:New Slots Lawsuit Filed | bit.ly

Columbus horse track files federal breach of contract suit against Penn National.

Penn National Faces Uphill Battle to Win Ohio Voter Support for Casino Plan

September 15, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Support for Penn National Casino Plan Slips Slightly in Latest Ohio Polling | pullinsreport.com

Support for Penn National proposal has slipped five points to 56% over the last month.  Polling in July showed 60% support and in August 61% support. 

Comforting Fantasies

August 15, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Post-American Iraq | www.forbes.com

Those who can afford fantasy may find this article ideologically appealing.  Those who need accurate analysis will have to look elsewhere.

We Reply to Washington Post Blast at Federal LTC Insurance

August 14, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:"Federal Diary: Buyers of Long-Term Care Insurance Riled by Premium Increase" | www.washingtonpost.com

Although private long-term care insurers have had to increase premiums on in-place business, private LTCI remains a much better option than going bare and relying on the social safety net. My reply to a Washington Post column explains why.

Recovery Delusion

August 14, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:The Road Ahead For The Global Economy | www.forbes.com

Economic recovery is not about to come soon. Recent indications of a turnaround in the economy should not be considered permanent, as they mainly result from hugely increased government spending. Long term changes in the savings rate of the US economy point towards a necessary structural type of adjustment...

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