Economy
At the Crossroads Summit: Marlo Lewis Presentation
Marlo Lewis Presentation by texaspolicy Marlo Lewis-Alternatives Presentation by texaspolicy
October 3, 2014
Energy & Environment
At the Crossroads Summit: Hal Doiron Presentation
Hal Doiron Presentation by texaspolicy
October 3, 2014
Economy
At the Crossroads Summit: Eric Groten Presentation
Eric Groten Presentation by texaspolicy
October 3, 2014
Energy & Environment
At the Crossroads Summit: Zong-Liang Yang Presentation
Zong-Liang Yang Presentation by texaspolicy
October 3, 2014
Energy & Environment
At the Crossroads Summit: Frank Clemente Presentation
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October 3, 2014
Economy
Low-turnout bond elections are no coincidence
Local government debt in Texas has reached alarming levels, and the situation is being made worse by the process, according to a new Austin American-Statesmanarticle from the Center for Local Governance’s Jess Fields. From the article: In May, Texas school districts held bond elections asking taxpayers to approve more than $6 billion in bonds for a variety...
October 2, 2014
Higher Education
Next President Should Prioritize Affordability of Education
On Sept. 22, President William Powers, Jr. delivered his final state of the university address. In that speech, he laid out nicely the path ahead. Among UT’s “serious challenges,” he finds “[t]oo many families are being left out of higher education because they can’t afford it.” Affordability is a national issue. President Barack Obama has...
October 1, 2014
Other
Fields: Low-turnout bond elections are no coincidence
As local government debt explodes in Texas, voters are becoming increasingly uneasy about the prospect of paying for more debt out of their property taxes. As a result, some local government entities, especially school districts, are crafting ways pass bonds more easily in low-turnout elections. In May, Texas school districts held bond elections asking taxpayers...
October 1, 2014
Energy & Environment
EPA imposes trade sanctions on America
Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ban on agricultural imports from countries that have sanctioned Russia over its aggression against Ukraine. While the ban made headlines, most commenters viewed it as a largely symbolic action, which would do little to help Russia’s strategic position internationally. But within days, news reports surfaced of another...
October 1, 2014
K-12 Education
School choice would boost teacher pay
A commonly heard solution to failing schools is to increase state spending on education. However, the state has doubled per pupil education spending in inflation-adjusted terms since 1970 without much change in educational outcomes.
September 29, 2014
Energy & Environment
Rockefeller Fund’s Fossil Fuel Dump Insults Namesake
This commentary originally appeared in Investor's Business Daily on September 26, 2014. It's been said that every time there's an earthquake, that's just Henry Ford turning in his grave as his heirs misspend more of his fortune. But nothing the Ford Foundation has done to undermine the free enterprise system that makes such wealth possible in the...
September 29, 2014
K-12 Education
Wohlgemuth: Texas Teachers Could Actually Benefit from School Choice
This commentary originally appeared in the Austin American-Statesman on September 23, 2014. According to the Texas Education Agency, Austin public school teachers earn $46,924 on average. That is less than many other professionals, and in the opinion of many they should make a lot more. Wouldn’t it be great if teachers could earn another $12,000 per year?...
September 24, 2014