Daily Must-Reads

CBS-2 News:Right Turn On Red Means More Green For Cities The Institute’s Director of Outreach, Brian Costin, says red light cameras are a way for local governments to make money, not promote safety. Reason: Even More on the Coming War Over Public-Sector Pensions Fairfax Virginia faces a battle over tax hikes and cuts to school...

CBS-2 News:Right Turn On Red Means More Green For Cities

The Institute’s Director of Outreach, Brian Costin, says red light cameras are a way for local governments to make money, not promote safety.

Reason: Even More on the Coming War Over Public-Sector Pensions

Fairfax Virginia faces a battle over tax hikes and cuts to school programs to cover $95 million in public employees’ pensions.

Wall Street Journal: A Silver Lining to the Financial Crisis: A More Realistic View of Capitalism

Regulation is a source of systematic risk for our financial system because it forces all bankers to behave in the same ways, which may or may not be prudent.

Crain’s Chicago Business: Mayor Sees Privatization With a Twist for McCormick Place

Mayor Daley is exploring privatization as way to help McCormick Place regain its convention appeal.