President Obama’s decision to back down on his plan to end 529 college savings plans is good news. But middle class families and their elected officials shouldn’t let their guard down. Let’s be honest about what happened and why. As many Americans know, 529 plans allow families to save for their child’s education by putting…
Schmidt Column: Why I Opposed State Purchase Of Lawrence Welk Homestead
As a member of the State Historical Board, I am often tasked with reconciling the emotional side of our responsibilities with the financial components of a decision. The purchase of the Lawrence Welk Homestead was another example of that reconciling process. History is emotional. My Grandpa Jack’s purple heart and My Grandpa Clement’s railroad watch…