Although no one likes to pay taxes, they are an inevitable part of funding core government functions. A policymaker’s challenge is to develop an efficient tax system that provides necessary revenue while doing the least economic harm. A policymaker should take care, however, as not all methods of raising revenue are created equal.
Governments Lobbying Government: City of Houston
Every year, local governments in Texas spend millions upon millions to influence state-level policymaking. These advocacy campaigns are funded with tax dollars and often employ external lobbyists (i.e. registered lobbyists), internal lobbyists (i.e. intergovernmental relations personnel), and pro-government associations (i.e. Texas Municipal League, Texas Association of Counties, Texas Association of School Boards, etc.). One local...