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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...

Rivers v. Federal Aviation Administration

Date Filed: September 28, 2026 Original Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Case Status: Pending Jeremy Rivers is a pilot who volunteers with Wings of Mercy’s East Michigan chapter. Wings of Mercy is a network of volunteer pilots that fly patients to appointments at world-class facilities like the Mayo Clinic, the...

Safe Schools, Fair Standards

In the latest report from FIRE, President and CEO Greg Lukianoff sketches a dire situation: “[T]he overall state of free speech on campus is grim.” Who is responsible for this bleak reality? Lukianoff blames everyone; college administrators, the government, and students who advocate for “censorship, and limit academic freedom.” Some of the statistics are shocking, yet unsurprising...