Well Of Course They Did What to know: The Texas Tribune tracked down an “expert” to say things aren’t as bad at the border as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says. The TPPF take: The crisis at the border is real. “The crisis at the border is a humanitarian one,” says TPPF’s Kevin Roberts. “Even as...
A Common Sense Policy What to know: The White House on Monday renewed a public health order—Title 42—that allows the Border Patrol to turn migrants back at the border over COVID-19 concerns. The TPPF take: This is a win, but the Biden administration must now do a better job of enforcing the order. “We need...
He’s Begging You What to know: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pleading with citizens to come back to New York City. The TPPF take: It will take more than Cuomo’s pleas to get people to return to higher taxes and more severe regulations. “When people vote—with a moving van or a U-Haul truck—they vote...
Road to Nowhere What to know: The U.S. Senate has advanced President Joe Biden’s infrastructure package—though it has little to do with infrastructure like roads and bridges. The TPPF take: This big-spending bill should be rejected outright. “President Biden and Congressional Democrats have proposed roughly $6 trillion in new spending over a decade of hard-earned...
Failing Big What to know: Those Texas Democrats who fled to Washington D.C. to break the Texas House quorum may finally get their meeting with the president—just not the current president. The TPPF take: Texas Democrats are losing big, on both optics and on policy. “There’s a reason why Texas Democrats are focused on changing...
Every Town is a Border Town What to know: The crisis at the border caused by a surge in illegal immigration will have far-reaching effects. The TPPF take: The border crisis was the topic of a recent livestream event at TPPF. “It has impacted every single town in America,” U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., said...
Texas Steps Up What to know: Gov. Greg Abbott says the state of Texas has begun arresting illegal immigrants and charging them with trespassing—a tactic designed to make up for federal inaction at the border. The TPPF take: Gov. Abbott’s actions are entirely appropriate. “Texans bear the brunt of President Biden’s negligence,” says TPPF’s Kevin...
Up and Up and Up What to know: Prices for consumers are continuing to rise. According to Fox Business, “The Fed says inflation is ‘transitory’ but Wall Street and Main Street are not so sure.” The TPPF take: Inflation is real, and no bureaucratic assurances can hide that fact. “Put simply, the Fed has the...
Higher and Higher What to know: School taxes in many districts are going up this year, even as many districts are educating fewer students. The TPPF take: We have a plan to cut property taxes nearly in half. “Texas lawmakers now have an opportunity to ease the burden on property owners—our plan would cut property...
Over the Target What to know: The Biden administration is proposing tougher penalties for hospitals that don’t publish their prices in an easily readable format. The TPPF take: Price transparency—telling consumers up from what a procedure will cost—is a fundamental start to lowering health care costs. “The American Hospital Association claims that ‘disclosure of privately...
Wait, Did California Write This? What to know: CNBC says that Texas is one of the top “worst” places to live. The TPPF take: Someone really should let CNBC know that New Yorkers and Californians just can’t stop moving here. “Moving takes a lot of effort and is usually the consequence of big personal decisions,”...
Texans are Taxed Unfairly What to know: TPPF’s plan to cut property taxes nearly in half is getting attention statewide. The TPPF take: Too many Texans are being forced out of their homes. Our poll says 75% of Texans say their property tax burden is too high. “Texas lawmakers now have an opportunity to ease...