Road Rage What to know: Humble ISD’s newly-hired superintendent is set to earn a whopping $335,000 per year. But that’s not all. The district also threw in a ton of other generous perks, like “a $1,000 monthly car allowance.” The TPPF take: It’s outrageous that an elite few in government are getting rich at taxpayer expense. “Superintendent...
Living the Good Life What to know: A recent investigation revealed that it pays very well to be a Conroe ISD administrator. For instance, the district’s superintendent received “a base salary of about $357,000 and roughly $62,500 in supplemental pay, bringing the superintendent’s total compensation to about $420,000.” The TPPF take: Education elites are getting rich from...
Pumping the Brakes What to know: One state lawmaker recently filed legislation to “reform the way tax anticipation notes and certificates of obligation…work and how they may be issued.” The changes would prevent taxpayer abuse and make common-sense changes to ways in which nonvoter-approved debt may be used. The TPPF take: It’s time to pump the brakes...
Capitol District What to know: A state lawmaker has filed legislation to create the District of Austin, a new state-governed district that would replace the city of Austin and “empower the Texas Legislature to address concerns about Austin’s declining ability to govern as the state capital effectively.” The TPPF take: The State of Texas has obvious interests...
Right to Repair What to know: The Right to Repair movement is gaining steam, Wired magazine reports, because people want to be able to fix their own things, without voiding warranties or incurring other penalties. The TPPF take: Consumer limits to the Right to Repair are robbing Americans. “This assault on our property rights and agency is...
A Corrupt Bargain What to know: U.S. cities declaring themselves to be “sanctuaries” for illegal immigrants are entering into a “corrupt bargain,” a retired Border Patrol agent writes. It undermines the rule of law. The TPPF take: Sanctuary cities quickly reveal their hypocrisy. “The Left would like to have its cake and eat it, too,” says TPPF’s Selene...
Limited Government What to know: President-elect Donald Trump’s promised “Department of Government Efficiency” is “what Republicans have promised for 70 years,” says CNN’s Fareed Zakaria. The TPPF take: Limited government was our Founders’ goal. It should be ours, as well. “Every day we see blatant attempts to empower the government to do something it never had the...
Schooled by the Electoral College What to know: MSNBC is assuring its (left-leaning) viewers that President-elect Donald Trump’s victory last week does not amount to a “mandate.” The TPPF take: The American people voted for change. “In the final Gallup poll taken just before the election, 72% of Americans said they were dissatisfied with the way things...
Support from the Top What to know: President-elect Donald Trump is voicing his continued support for empowering parents with school choice. https://baptistnews.com/article/trump-pledges-to-bring-back-prayer-in-schools/ The TPPF take: It’s time to enact school choice, starting here in Texas. “School choice is the civil rights movement of our time,” says TPPF’s Richard Johnson. “Few things matter more to parents than ensuring their...
An End to Lawfare What to know: Writing for CNN, law professor Jonathan Turley says that President-elect Donald Trump will end the “lawfare” waged by the previous administration—which has resulted in a two-tiered system of justice in America. The TPPF take: The Biden-Harris administration weaponized the Justice Department against its political foes. It’s time to end that....
Gaslighting America What to know: Axios says Americans are wrong to complain about the high cost of gas, groceries, and rent; instead suggesting that: “Data shows disconnect between Americans’ perceived financial strain and reality.” The TPPF take: Only left-leaning media outlets refuse to acknowledge that Bidenomics has failed. “People today are taking out loans to buy groceries....
The Trans Agenda What to know: Even the Washington Post admits that former President Donald Trump’s ads on Vice President Kamala Harris and the trans agenda are effective. The TPPF take: While the transgender issue may not be a top concern for voters, it is having an impact. “The transgender agenda includes support for boys playing in...