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...
Abbott Once Again Says He Wants to Eliminate School Property Taxes
Yes, it is possible… And we have a plan to do it. Yesterday, at the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Texas Policy Summit, Governor Greg Abbott took the stage to address those in attendance, discussing issues ranging from school choice to government regulations. One...
Biden’s Budget is a Disaster for America
The negative impact of Bideonomics on everyday Americans has been profound. With the federal government's lavish spending and ever-rising debt, the cost of living has soared, putting a strain on households across the nation. Despite the evident consequences, the Biden...
Voters Make It Clear: Eliminate Property Taxes!
As the dust begins to settle from last week’s primary election, an often overlooked aspect of the elections are the propositions at the end of the ballot. This cycle, the Republican Party of Texas placed 13 propositions on voter’s ballots, asking for important...
Voters Give Taxpayer Foes the Boot in Historic Primary Election
TLDR: Taxpayers made their voices heard: “no more backstabbing.” The time has come for many incumbent politicians to pack their bags… Yesterday, the Texas Primary Elections were held, with taxpayer foes across the State being defeated or forced into runoffs, and many...
The Ginn Economic Brief: U.S. Economic Situation—February 2024
Highlights People prosper most from free-market capitalism; we need more in America (and Texas). 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...
Texas Keeps Falling Behind Without School Choice
This commentary was originally published at The Dallas Express here. It is being republished with permission from the author. National School Choice Week was last month, a time when all states should be celebrating the educational freedom they provide to...
Dallas Can Make Housing Affordable Again
This commentary was originally published at The Dallas Express here. It is being republished with permission from the author. Home “owners” in Dallas and surrounding cities find themselves grappling with the weight of unaffordability as property taxes soar, increasing...