Higher Education
Should we celebrate the Fourth of July anymore?
We could come again to understand why the future of our democracy depends on properly celebrating the Fourth of July.
July 4, 2015
Economy
Dallas fed: The worst likely over for Texas economy
Though low oil prices, stronger dollar, and weak global economy have challenged the Texas economy, the economy has withstood these headwinds relatively well from a highly diversified economy supported by pro-growth policies championed by the Texas model.
July 3, 2015
Economy
Free trade isn’t free with the ex-im bank attached
Allowing the bank’s charter to expire will go a long way toward turning today’s costly international trade into genuinely free trade.
July 2, 2015
Economy
Unemployment down to 5.3 percent? The unemployed say otherwise
Labor force participation has yet to rebound from the Great Recession.
July 2, 2015
Economy
Out on disability: What’s wrong with West Virginia (and right with North Dakota)?
A toxic lawsuit climate discourages job growth and, as working age adults find it difficult to secure a good job, it may lead them to consider lawyering up to get federal SSDI benefits.
July 2, 2015
Local Government
Take the marriage issue away from SCOTUS
This is not their fault. U.S. Department of Education statistics show that, today, roughly two out of every three college students graduate without ever having taken even one course in American government.
July 2, 2015
Economy
New report: Texas’ pension problems growing
Some concerning new figures have just been released by the Pension Review Board (PRB) that shine a poor light on Texas’ state and local retirement systems.
July 1, 2015
Economy
Federalism rots away under King v. Burwell
Congress can now exert sweeping control over how Americans obtain healthcare, education, and housing, even though all things being equal poverty in these areas would be better served by families, communities, and in some cases the states.
July 1, 2015
K-12 Education
Which of the five most-populous states do best in K-12 education?
Texas must do even better, of course, and it can by following Nevada’s lead in bringing true choice to public education by passing a universal education savings account program.
June 30, 2015
Local Government
Obergefell in the Lone Star State
In doing so, the Court has failed in its fundamental responsibility to interpret the Constitution in an honest, nonpartisan manner.
June 30, 2015
Economy
Texas May jobs update: 101 consecutive months
There is much to remain positive about in the Lone Star State after more jobs were created last month than in the previous two months. The Texas Legislature should continue to take steps to limit spending, reduce regulation, and cut taxes so that the success of the Texas model will continue to benefit all Texans.
June 30, 2015
Taxes & Spending
Fields: End forced annexation
City governments shouldn’t be able to trample on Texans’ private property rights through forced annexation.
June 30, 2015