Our freedom to roam is under assault from a plan to close everything off and make us ask permission before we enjoy it. There is a plan underway to close the great open spaces of the American West to you, me, our children, and our children’s children. The federal government — which owns most of...
Examining public debt owed by Texas’ most populous cities, counties, and school districts. Key points – Local government debt in Texas has reached concerning proportions. – The 10 largest cities have borrowed more than $70.3 billion, or $7,853 per resident. – The 10 largest counties owe a combined $14 billion, or $793 per resident. –...
As The Hill reported last week, two House Republicans have introduced a resolution condemning the idea of a carbon tax. Such a tax on carbon dioxide emissions, say Majority Whip Steve Scalise and West Virginia Rep. David McKinley, would “be detrimental to American families and businesses, and is not in the best interest of the United States.” They’re right, but...