Texans pay higher rates on the purchase of telecommunications services (except satellite) than they do on fireworks and hard liquor. In fact, only cigarettes are taxed at a higher rate. But there is some good news. The elimination of the TIF tax and changes in the USF fee has saved Texas consumers about $350 million a year.
Economy
How California ‘Health Charities’ Funnel Money To Karen Bass And Other Democrats
California’s healthcare nonprofits should return to their core missions of healthcare services rather than subsidizing politicians. The left-wing dominance of the Golden State is sustained by a giant pile of cash, much of it out of sight. Billions of dollars extracted from the for-profit conversions of health insurers — assets meant for broad public benefit...
May 27, 2026