The May 4th Local Elections Are Upon Us
Another election is upon us here in the Lone Star State. This Saturday, May 4th, elections for local officials, bonds, and propositions will be held for communities across Texas. Local elections play a crucial role in day-to-day lives of Texas taxpayers, and voting in...
The Ginn Economic Brief: U.S. Economic Situation— April 2024
Navigating Economic Challenges: A Call for Pro-Growth Policies in America As we navigate the complexities of the U.S. economy, the recent data from March 2024 underscores a pivotal truth: we must return to free-market principles that foster abundant prosperity. Amidst...
The Ginn Economic Brief: Texas Economic Situation – April 2024
Texas on the Brink: A Call for Free-Market Revival Overview Texas stands at a crossroads. Renowned for its robust economy and job creation, the Lone Star State now confronts economic challenges that could define its future. Excessive government spending, burdensome...
Senators Tasked with Researching the Elimination of Property Taxes
Earlier this month, the Texas Senate unveiled its interim charges, which are topics of study assigned to Senate committees during the interim period between legislative sessions. These charges, issued by Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, guide committees in their...
Biden Green-Lights $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill
President Biden's recent signing of the $1.2 trillion federal spending package has served as a reminder of the Federal Government's addiction to spending money. Specifically, taxpayer money. Despite the staggering trillions in federal debt, Biden's endorsement...
The Ginn Economic Brief: Texas Economic Situation – March 2024
Overview Free-market capitalism is the best path to letting people prosper, as it is the best economic institution that supports jobs and entrepreneurship so that more people can earn a living, gain skills, and build social capital. The Texas economy remains a...
The Ginn Economic Brief: U.S. Economic Situation—March 2024
Highlights People prosper most from free-market capitalism; we need more of it in America. Americans are suffering from big-government policies out of D.C. This brief highlights more than just the headlines you usually get. Figure 1: Real Average Weekly...
Texas Divests $8.5 Billion from BlackRock
Texas has made headlines by divesting a substantial $8.5 billion from BlackRock, signaling a decisive break from the controversial ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) movement. The decision represents a significant departure from the ESG trend that has...
Bold Reform to Rein in Wyoming’s Soaring Property Taxes
View Research in .pdf Form Executive Summary The Problem: Property taxes in Wyoming are unaffordable and make buying a home or starting a business more costly or outright impossible for many people. The surge in spending by local governments has resulted in increased...