City and county spending has outpaced growth in population and inflation, leading to an increase in the tax burden on Texan taxpayers. Key points: Local government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population and inflation. From 2014 to 2023, local government spending rose by 61.2%, whereas population and inflation increased by only 42.7%. Elevated...
When I was 14 years old, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, organs, and tissues it’s meant to protect. That diagnosis marked the start of a lifelong battle not just against disease, but against a system designed to deny me the treatment I...
Today, President Donald J. Trump called on Congress to enact his Great Healthcare Plan—a bold, pro-patient framework that will expand price transparency and empower individuals with greater control of their health care dollars. This plan represents a significant moment in the effort to make health care more affordable, understandable, and accountable to everyday Americans. For...