Texas’ local governments use economic development policies more than ever. Widespread economic development use has been spurred on by the pressures of a competitive environment between localities and the ability to negotiate in closed session.
The debate questions Americans want answered
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...