James Quintero is the policy director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Government for the People campaign. Since joining the Foundation in 2008, Quintero has focused extensively on: state & local government spending, taxes, debt, public pension reform, annexation, and local regulations.
It’s just a shame the media in control of the debate will be unlikely to focus on the most vital issues. The media have begun their predictable lead-up to the first presidential debate slated for June 27 with the usual question — “Do debates really matter?” — before answering it themselves. As Politico’s Jack Shafer...
Despite billions in property tax relief provided by recent state legislatures, Texans’ property tax bills continue to increase due to unrestricted spending at the local level. Key points: City and county government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. While the state government has constitutional and statutory spending limits, local governments do...
CNBC wants you to believe states run by Democrats are the best to live in. But they rigged the data. The headline on CNBC’s shiny new 2026 list screams, “Best States to Live In,” complete with glossy profiles of high-“inclusiveness” northern enclaves. Don’t be fooled. This isn’t an objective guide for families seeking opportunity and security. It’s...