Don’t Mess With Texans’ Long-Term Care — Fix It!

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Stephen A. Moses

This report is an examination of the Lone Star State’s current Medicaid long-term care program, its prognosis, and areas for possible reform.

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Fool Me Twice: Why the Texas Grid is Still Vulnerable to Winter Storms | Part 3: How Texas Can Solve Its Winter Reliability Problem

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KEY POINTS • Transmission costs in ERCOT rose from $1.5 billion in 2010 to over $5 billion in 2024 and could increase to over $12 billion per year by 2033. • After adjusting for inflation and overall rising electricity demand, the average ratepayer in the ERCOT region paid 57% more in transmission charges in 2024...

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