Improving the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Texas Government includes recommendations for ensuring that the performance of departments and agencies meets their legal obligations and policy objectives set by government. The Honorable Maurice P. McTigue, vice president of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and former cabinet minister and member of parliament in his native New Zealand, wrote this paper for TPPF.
Economy
‘Sparkle Beach Ken’ Is Too Kind To Gavin Newsom
The California governor correctly figures that if he stays on offense, his own dismal record will be ignored — even if that offense is odd. Being Gavin Newsom means never having to explain yourself — being able to hurl accusations and nonsensical claims with nary a follow-up from the press. Newsom’s foray into the World...
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