Coverage Isn’t Care What to know: States that have expanded Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act are shifting resources away from low-income children and to able-bodied adults. The TPPF take: Medicaid expansion increases demand (by adding patients) while not increasing the supply of health care providers who accept Medicaid. “Government-run health care systems make a promise to patients: affordable,...
Fighting Back What to know: More states are standing up to woke investment firms that are adhering to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles—to the detriment of their investors and pension holders. The TPPF take: Texas is leading the way on rooting out ESG from state investments. “The ESG movement typically targets industries deemed politically incorrect, including fossil fuel...
Piling on the Debt What to know: Local government debt in Texas now tops $417 billion, or more than $14,000 per Texas citizen, The Texan reports. The TPPF Take: It’s up to voters to decide on bond propositions. But voters should understand that taking on more debt means paying higher taxes. “Generally speaking, general obligation bonds approved by...
Save the Whales What to know: The Biden administration’s green energy agenda relies on offshore wind to provide electricity to much of the U.S.—but that will come at the expense of the endangered North Atlantic right whale. The TPPF take: TPPF attorneys have filed a lawsuit over offshore wind plans that endanger marine wildlife, including the North...
Human Trafficking What to know: President Biden’s open border policies have led to a spike in human trafficking. The TPPF take: The Biden administration has allowed criminal cartels to take control of the U.S. border. “The migrant-smuggling economy along the southern border now tops $20 billion, and that doesn’t even account for how much cartels profit from...
Save Our Children What to know: Texas state Rep. Jared Patterson has filed a bill that would prevent the exploitation of minors by social media companies by prohibiting children under 18 from using social media. The TPPF take: There are countless tragic stories about the destructive harms of social media. “Texas should be the national leader on...
Energy Prices What to know: An East Texas family will keep the holiday lights on—their three-acre display draws thousands every year. But high electricity prices are making it tougher than in previous years. The TPPF take: President Biden once lamented he doesn’t “have a magic wand” to make energy prices lower. “But there is a magic wand...
A Dark Future? What to know: Should you refuse to have children, in order to save the planet? The Washington Post says the answer is “complicated.” The TPPF take: The climate anxiety our young people suffer from is not warranted by the facts. “Instead of using fear over the most extreme weather scenarios, our media, leaders, parents,...
Can You Spell Scam? What to know: A top candidate to lead Texas A&M’s business school says he wants to bring woke “environmental, social and governance” (ESG) principles to the department. The TPPF take: ESG is a scam—and in direct conflict with the free market principles that have made the U.S. successful. “The ESG movement...
Moving Out What to know: While the November election results may seem to be inconclusive, Americans are making their thoughts on red states vs. blue states very clear: They’re moving out of the blue and into the red states. The TPPF take: People are moving out of states like California and to states like Texas....
Class is Canceled What to know: College classes throughout California are canceled, as the largest strike in the history of U.S. higher education shuts down the University of California system. The TPPF take: Once again, California is showing us the future — and it’s wracked with labor strife, high prices, government bloat and abject failure....
The Diversity Distraction What to know: A survey of 65 major universities found they have more DEI officers than history professors: on average, 45 DEI officers at each school. The TPPF take: Texas can take steps to remove so-called diversity, inclusion and equity officers from Texas colleges and universities. “Diversity, along with equity and inclusion,...