Dystopian Future What to Know: An increase in medically assisted suicide could save the Canadian health care system millions, researchers say, by eliminating patients in the expensive “last phase” of their illnesses. The TPPF Take: This is the reality of a single-payer system with limited resources: rationing, and eventually the elimination of those deemed to be...
Good Riddance What to Know: The Texas State Board of Education has scrapped its proposed Social Studies standards, which various groups have warned are biased. The TPPF Take: Good riddance. The proposed standards contained anti-American and anti-Texan views (mostly by omission). “There are dozens of examples of anti-American omissions, and going after them has become a...
California Dreaming What to Know: California is asking its residents to keep their air conditioners at higher temps, and to refrain from charging their electric vehicles. The TPPF Take: Wait, didn’t California just announce that every vehicle had to be electric (or some green alternative that hasn’t yet been invented) by 2035? This week’s grid problems...
It’s Gonna Cost You What to Know: Fort Worth ISD won’t show a mom what her daughter will be learning in school unless she pays a Public Information Request fee of $1,267.50. The TPPF Take: Public schools are government institutions. “Transparency and accountability are part of the arrangement,” says TPPF’s Michael Barba. “It’s not oppression to...
Imagine What It’s Like Here, Though What to Know: New York City says it’s overwhelmed by the 1,500 or so illegal immigrants that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent there in the last few weeks. It’s now trying to house migrants in hotels. The TPPF Take: Imagine what it’s like here in Texas, where we’ve been...
Skyrocketing Energy Prices What to Know: In Britain, families just saw their energy prices rise by 80%. In Germany, leaders are warning residents of a “winter of discontent” with energy rationing and fears of gas riots. The TPPF Take: This energy crisis is the result of bad policies. “The problem is that decarbonization doesn’t mitigate a...
Black Mark for BlackRock What to Know: The state of Texas has blacklisted BlackRock and other financial firms for boycotting the fossil fuel industry. That means state funds will no longer be invested through (or with) them. The TPPF Take: Don’t mess with Texas. “This is a warning and wake up call to financial companies that...
Putting Taxpayers First What to Know: Several cities in northeast Tarrant County “are adopting property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year at or below the no-new-revenue rate.” By doing so, these cities are lowering property tax bills for countless homeowners, businesses, and renters. The TPPF Take: Conservative city officials are putting taxpayers first. “Conservative city...
Parents Empowering Themselves What to Know: A new study shows that the more restrictive public schools were about COVID-19, the more students they lost as frustrated parents sought other alternatives. The TPPF Take: Parents across the country pleaded for school to open back up but were ignored by the unions. It’s time to empower parents in...
It Could Happen Here What to Know: Energy prices in Europe are soaring, and Belgium’s president is warning of “10 difficult winters.” The TPPF Take: This is the reality of the “decarbonization” movement. “The problem is that decarbonization doesn’t mitigate a changing climate, but it does result in scarcity of food and fuel,” says TPPF’s Jason...
Real Pharmacy Benefits What to Know: According to a new report, “Frustrated pharmacists are opting out of the insurance system, saving some customers hundreds of dollars a month.” The TPPF Take: Patients are benefiting because pharmacists are leaving Pharmacy Benefits Managers and insurers out of the process when generic drugs are concerned. “Americans are paying nearly...
Electric Vehicle Subsidies Benefit the Rich What to Know: President Biden’s oddly named “Inflation Reduction Act” includes a $7,500 credit for election vehicle buyers. The TPPF Take: The government subsidies for electric vehicles amount to far more than that. “The focus on the direct EV subsidy misses far larger financial shifts that benefit the wealthy at...