Texans pay the third highest level of state and local telecom transaction taxes in the nation. This brief examines the facts about Texas’ high rate, identifying over $382 million in telecommunications tax cuts that could be implemented by the 80th Texas Legislature.
The debate questions Americans want answered
It’s just a shame the media in control of the debate will be unlikely to focus on the most vital issues. The media have begun their predictable lead-up to the first presidential debate slated for June 27 with the usual question — “Do debates really matter?” — before answering it themselves. As Politico’s Jack Shafer...