Sunshine Week Edition! What to know: A few years ago, Tennessee courts ruled that the Tennessee School Boards Association was subject to the state’s open records act as it was: “the functional equivalent of a governmental agency.” Some have begun to question whether a similar rationale applies to the Texas Association of School Boards. The TPPF take: TASB’s massive...
Coverage Isn’t Care What to know: Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma is failing rural hospitals, a new report says; after that state opted to expand the program under the Affordable Care Act, “the share of rural hospitals facing financial challenges has increased.” The TPPF take: The problem isn’t a lack of coverage. “With 92% of the public...
State of the Union What to know: President Joe Biden failed to correctly gauge Americans’ concerns about the border and the economy in his State of the Union speech last week. The TPPF take: President Biden wants Americans to not believe their lying eyes. “The No. 1 issue is America today is the crisis at the border,...
Yeah, We Missed That What to know: The United Nations held its first-ever International Day of Clean Energy on Jan. 26. The TPPF take: The U.N.’s energy goals will widen the energy gap and keep the world’s poor in squalor. “The U.N. wants to fight climate change by taxing Americans and Europeans to send the cash...
At the Brink What to know: Austin is near “the brink of disaster” thanks to the far Left’s repeated attacks on policing, public safety, and the rule of law. The situation is likely to get worse before it gets better. The TPPF take: Radical leftists are to blame for Austin’s public safety crisis. “Austin...
A Win for School Choice What to know: Gov. Greg Abbott says that voters in Tuesday’s primaries “sent an unmistakable message” that they want to empower parents with school choice. The TPPF take: It’s time to let parents make the important decisions on their children’s education. “This will mean more options for families, and as our...
A Non-Starter What to know: Electric vehicles report “79% more maintenance problems than gas-powered cars,” according to a new study. The TPPF take: The Biden administration is committed to forcing Americans into electric vehicles, even if the technology just isn’t ready. “This is the brute force application of policy preferences—forcing choices onto consumers,” says TPPF’s Robert...
Flakes, Not Steaks What to know: Bidenomics has been such a disaster that cash-strapped Americans are now being encouraged to eat cereal for dinner in order to save money. “Cereal for dinner is more on trend now and we expect it to continue as that consumer is under pressure.” The TPPF take: Progressive policies have decimated family...
You Have to Show Up What to know: A federal judge has ruled that Congress passed its 2023 omnibus spending bill improperly, with proxy votes—because there wasn’t a quorum present. The TPPF take: TPPF attorneys argued this case in January. “This meticulous, 120-page opinion was written after a full trial on the merits,” said TPPF’s Matt Miller. “The...
More Pathways to Success What to know: As we close out National Career and Technical Education Month, one thing has become more and more clear—there are more pathways to success than just college. The TPPF take: For Texas to continue to be a magnet for employers, a trained workforce is essential. Yet jobs that do not require...
Early Voting, Late Results What to know: Will Wisconsinites know which candidates win the primary elections? Probably not. The Wisconsin Senate doesn’t have the votes to pass a bill requiring county clerks to process early voting ballots before Election Day. The TPPF take: TPPF’s Sharon Bemis was a municipal clerk and handled many elections. “Without early processing days, clerks are...
Electioneering What to know: The Texas Attorney General’s Office has sued Denton ISD over alleged electioneering—including principals who instructed their staffers to vote for candidates who oppose parent empowerment. The TPPF take: Electioneering—especially with taxpayer resources—is wrong. “This is part of a disturbing and brazen pattern of school employees using their leadership positions and official resources to coordinate...