Texas is woefully unprepared for a national emergency that would overwhelm the federal government’s response. A modest effort now could save thousands of lives in a future disaster. Key points – The federal government has abdicated its civil defense responsibilities—Texas should fill the gap. – In the event of a major war or significant natural...
Earlier today, a Travis County district court judge found in favor of several left-leaning cities and deemed unconstitutional House Bill 2127, an ambitious new law aimed at stopping the progressive agenda using a concept known as “field preemption.” While the court’s rationale was not entirely clear, the judge was seemingly persuaded by the city of...
Along the coast of Rhode Island, a 10-story steel tube is being hauled on the first trip to the construction site. A ship hauls a monopile, weighing more than 700 tons, 15 miles offshore. The massive metal structure is hammered into the seabed with the assistance of a jack plate barge. The ship then returns...