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Too many communities endure flooding and crumbling infrastructure. There are smart solutions to each of these challenges.
Crime may be on the decline, but that doesn’t mean we live in a crime-free society yet. There is much we need to do to address the challenges facing communities everywhere.
Too many times the government books aren’t balanced. Taxpayers deserve a well-run and efficient government.
In order for growth to and opportunity to become real for more people, we need businesses to prosper and grow, bringing jobs and economic vitality to every community.
Some of the Houston chamber-of-commerce boosters frequently claim that the area’s economy has diversified away from oil and gas. While there has been some nascent diversification, University of Houston economist Bill Gilmer...
Read moreI recently completed Factualness. It was written by Hans Rosling, a Swedish physician. It is an absolute must read. Rosling worked for decades on world health issues, personally traveling to hot spots...
Read moreI have consistently heard complaints from Houstonians about the difficulty in getting building permits from the City. The complaints mostly centered on exceedingly long delays. Many reported waiting as long as nine...
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