Compassionate conservatism. Many reporterssee it as a sugary concoction, word candy for apolitical campaign. But that conventional wisdomis wrong. Compassionate conservatism is neitheran easy slogan nor one immune from vehementattack. It is a full-fledged program with a carefullyconsidered philosophy.
Local Government
Reinvigorating Federalism and Fiscal Discipline in Texas: Establishing the Office of State Sovereignty
Texas governments received $84.3 billion in federal funding in 2023, raising concerns over financial dependency and regulatory consequences. Creating an Office of State Sovereignty to monitor the application, receipt, and conditions of this aid could mitigate fiscal risk and improve transparency. Key points: Texas lacks a centralized system to oversee federal grants potentially flowing to...
September 9, 2026