While the abstract debate on civil asset forfeiture remains hotly contested in Texas, two elements often omitted are from the discussion is “how much,” and “where” the practice takes place. Unfortunately, delineating civil forfeiture from that which occurs pursuant to a criminal conviction is impossible under current reporting law.
Overcharged Expectations: Unmasking the True Costs of Electric Vehicles
Federal and state subsidies and regulatory credits for EVs totaled nearly $22 billion in 2021, or nearly $50,000 per EV, socializing the true cost of these vehicles to taxpayers, utility ratepayers, and owners of gasoline vehicles. Key Points: The cost of producing electric vehicles (EVs) is far higher than the prices they are being sold...