by Andrew McVeigh | Feb 14, 2024 | News
Inflation shot higher than expected in January. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report has thrown a wrench into the expected timeline for Federal Reserve rate cuts, as inflation figures for January came in higher than anticipated. The report revealed a...
by TFR Staff | Dec 12, 2023 | News, State
Texas’ Local Debt Crisis: Unpacking the $461.3 Billion Burden In a startling revelation, the Texas Public Policy Foundation reported a significant surge in Texas’ local debt, now towering at an unprecedented $461.3 billion as of the fiscal year 2023. This...
by Andrew McVeigh | Nov 22, 2023 | Texe Lege
It is that time of year again; the Holiday season is upon us. As we observe Thanksgiving this week, Americans across the country will travel and come together, with family and friends, to celebrate. As we gather around the Thanksgiving table this...
by Vance Ginn | Nov 20, 2023 | News, Texe Lege
Highlights People prosper most from free-market capitalism, we need more of it in America (and Texas). Americans are suffering from big-government policies out of D.C. Find out more details and what can be done in this economic brief. Figure 1: Real Average Weekly...
by TFR Staff | Nov 16, 2023 | News, Texe Lege
One of the perhaps most underreported outcomes of last week’s election is the overwhelming success of local bond propositions, especially those that will further increase the already rapidly growing property tax burden on Texas taxpayers. Collectively, Texas...
