Violence is the Norm What to know: U.S. consulate staff in Matamoros, Mexico was told to shelter in place after an outbreak of cartel violence. The TPPF take: Cartel-driven violence, murder, disappearances and kidnapping continue unabated. “The entire affair is a great tragedy — and a great danger to the future of the United States,” says TPPF’s Greg Sindelar. “When...
Hands Up for that Handout What to know: Renewable energy conglomerates could soon be asking elected officials for permission to charge ratepayers—you and me—for the renewable subsidies that keep the industry afloat. The TPPF take: Subsidies for wind and solar have real-world costs—to both taxpayers and ratepayers. “In 2021, Texans spent about $4.1 billion on transmission fees, twice as...
Why is it Always Racism? What to know: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s advisor Veronica Davis says cars are racist: “…vehicles have wreaked havoc on the environment and communities. Racism shaped the urban and suburban areas, where even today we see the residual effects.” The TPPF take: Ultimately, the Biden administration seeks to reshape American life—including the elimination of private...
Texas Fights Back What to know: The Guardian newspaper has labeled Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s concerns about the wide-open southern U.S. border as a “fixation,” and claims he has turned the border into a battlefield. The TPPF take: After Texas defended itself with a buoy barrier in the Rio Grande, the Biden administration went on the attack against Texans....
New Laws Start Tomorrow What to know: New laws—including a ban on experimental “gender affirming” treatments and surgeries on minors—go into effect tomorrow. The TPPF take: States such as Texas are right to prohibit surgical and chemical modification of children. “’Gender-affirming care’ sounds harmless and even positive,” says TPPF’s Robert Henneke. “Yet it covers horrific medical procedures on children...
That’s a Thing Now What to know: There’s a surge in the number of “climate therapists” available to help treat your “climate anxiety.” The TPPF take: Climate anxiety is a self-inflicted malady. “A recent study sought to test how environmental knowledge and climate specific knowledge are associated with climate change anxiety,” says TPPF’s Aliyah Formont. “The statistical analysis of over...
New Laws, Who Dis? What to know: On Friday, new laws go into effect. This includes new penalties for voter fraud. House Bill 1243 makes it a felony to vote illegally in Texas elections. The TPPF take: The new law will help restore integrity to our elections. “House Bill 1243 sends a strong message that threats to free and...
They’re Coming for Your Tax Cut What to know: Cities and school districts throughout Texas are plotting to take away the tax cut passed by the Legislature. The TPPF take: Taxpayers must remain vigilant. “Local governments everywhere seem to be scheming over how to get a big cut of your relief,” says TPPF’s James Quintero. “For their part, school districts...
Pushing for Prudence What to know: One Dallas city councilmember is sounding the alarm over the “city’s ever-increasing, unsustainable budget and its effects on residents.” To help get things under control, she is pushing for the adoption of the no-new-revenue tax rate and to reduce spending in non-public safety-related departments where there has been lots of excess. The...
Bidenomics What to know: Americans aren’t buying Bidenomics. Just 36 percent of those surveyed said Biden is doing a good job handling the economy. The TPPF take: The Biden administration’s policies have destroyed the economic comfort and prosperity of the previous administration. “The pro-energy, pro-business policies of the previous administration saved the average family of four an estimated $2,500,”...
Smoke on the Water What to know: An offshore wind turbine near England has caught fire, resulting in the evacuation of everyone at the wind power plant. The TPPF take: The green agenda calls for far more offshore wind facilities, despite their unproven record on safety to humans, wildlife and the environment. “The political pressure to implement offshore...
Running for Cover What to know: Many who once cheered on environmental, social and governance (ESG) rules are now running for cover. The TPPF take: A company’s fiduciary duty is to investors, not to woke activists. “Boycotting financial institutions that place ESG principles on a pedestal over fiduciary duty is the only way to remove political actors from the...