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Years ago, I would actually listen to lectures by economists on how the electric grid might function better. Pretty much only one thing remains in my head, the conclusion: Regulatory agencies and government-run electrical companies tend to be very inefficient when it comes to capitalizing their enterprises.Have you nodded off, yet?Sorry. There’s always been something a bit boring about these discussions. But the subject matter is really worth staying awake for.Why? [Read More]

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Riparian Owners of Illinois Ask Legislators to Protect Property Rights

April 18, 2007
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When property owners on Wooster Lake joined together with other lake property owners to form the Riparian Owners of Illinois (ROI), the bureaucrats attempting to trample their property rights with a no-wake ordinance backed off.

Now, the ROI is continuing to work together to ensure that their property rights will be protected against any future shenanigans by local governments. They are asking Illinois legislators to support House Bill 3441, which will make it clear that municipalities cannot enforce restrictions on private property outside municipal boundaries—and you can help, too.

Download fileClick here to download a form letter to send to your state representatives, asking them to support HB 3441.

To read more about the ROI, click here.


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