This series evaluates five recommendations designed to create a more accountable, transparent budget process. The reforms include: strengthening the current spending limit; returning surplus revenues to taxpayers; ensuring dedicated funds are used only for their original purpose; providing greater detail to the state budget; and, posting agencies checkbooks online for public review.
Article V Convention of States: Overview and Model Legislation
Since the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, the power of the federal government has grown beyond the bounds originally envisioned by the Framers. Key Points: Just 16% of Americans say they trust the federal government to “do the right thing.” Federal interference has had life threatening results, especially at the border. Poor federal policy has...