Bill Peacock, Director of the Foundation’s Center for Fiscal Policy, will appear on the “Pratt on Texas” program (KFYO 790 AM – Lubbock) at 5:36 p.m. tonight. The topic will be Bill’s latest commentary on municipal franchise fees. To listen live, click here.
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