The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act diminishes liberty and stymies growth. The statute is vaguely drafted, enforced in a way that minimizes mens rea protections, and lacks a compliance defense.
Supermajority Solutions for Texas Taxpayers
Texas bond elections often pass with low voter turnout and simple majorities, driving up local debt as a result. Raising voter approval thresholds could protect taxpayers and ensure a stronger consensus for public spending. Key points: Even though tax relief has been funded at the state level, increased debt at the local level has led...