Businesses face many challenges in complying with federal, state, and local immigration laws. In some situations, business owners can be imprisoned for employing illegal immigrants, even if they were not personally aware of it. Congress can take steps to ease the burdens that immigration laws place on business while continuing to combat illegal immigration.
Local Government
Reinvigorating Federalism and Fiscal Discipline in Texas: Establishing the Office of State Sovereignty
Texas governments received $84.3 billion in federal funding in 2023, raising concerns over financial dependency and regulatory consequences. Creating an Office of State Sovereignty to monitor the application, receipt, and conditions of this aid could mitigate fiscal risk and improve transparency. Key points: Texas lacks a centralized system to oversee federal grants potentially flowing to...
September 9, 2026