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K-12 Education

New Louisiana survey shows parents overwhelmingly satisfied exercising discretion in school choice

Today, there are 46 school choice programs in 24 states plus Washington, D.C. This multi-faceted approach gives states without these programs—like Texas—an excellent opportunity to investigate which avenue might work best for them, with the ultimate goal of giving parents the latitude to make sound decisions for their families.

July 14, 2015
Energy & Environment

Have faith in the shale gale

For the first time in 50 years, world oil markets are beginning to hover around the U.S. rather than OPEC.

July 14, 2015
Economy

2016 election: Americans vote with their feet daily, and the winner? Texas

In 2012, Fraser ranked Texas as the freest U.S. state while Maine ranked last.

July 13, 2015
Economy

Tough U.S. labor market for many Americans despite lower unemployment rate

By implementing pro-growth policies that have been championed in Texas relative to the liberal policies by the Obama Administration, the future can be much more prosperous for Americans.

July 9, 2015
Criminal Justice

It’s time to put a rein on civil asset forfeiture

Currently, civil asset forfeiture practices are a gross violation of long-prized, zealously guarded civil rights, including the presumption of innocence and due process.

July 8, 2015
Energy & Environment

How King v. Burwell could undermine the EPA’s Clean Power Plan

Justice John Roberts, in sidestepping the Chevron deference test and flatly ignoring the plain meaning of the statutory language in the Affordable Care Act, may have handed the states the keys to the vehicle that they will drive over the Environmental Protection Agency, and through the heart of its Clean Power Plan.

July 8, 2015
Economy

Fast track to free trade prosperity

But this line of reasoning puts too many eggs in one basket and potentially handicaps prosperous trade agreements.

July 8, 2015
Taxes & Spending

Moody’s: City of Houston’s debt outlook is “negative”

Houston’s fiscal fortunes aren’t as rosy as you might imagine, according to a new report from Moody’s Investor Services, one of the nation’s top three credit ratings agencies.

July 7, 2015
Taxes & Spending

Does California or Texas have better air quality?

California has the lock on the five dirtiest metros in all three categories of unhealthful air.

July 7, 2015
Taxes & Spending

Stunning insight into how Austin officials view governance

Most Austinites, and certainly a majority of Texans, probably would agree that city government ought to be focused on fixing potholes and providing for public safety, not coming up with schemes to 'alter the behavior' of residents.

July 7, 2015
Economy

America’s future: California or Texas?

When developing policies and platforms to attract the support of America’s emerging majority, conservatives would do well to point to California as a cautionary tale while drawing inspiration from Texas.

July 6, 2015
Other

239th year of American independence

And it is the same fight that we who love liberty, the Constitution, and our rights advance today.

July 4, 2015
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