Data-Driven Discussion on Public Policy and Politics
The State of Texas prudently maintains a “Rainy Day” fund. Currently the fund balance is just over $10 billion. The
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Harvey was an extraordinary event and calls for an extraordinary response. That response may include raising more revenue
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In Charles Dickens’ classic, Oliver Twist, when Mr. Bumble is told that the law presumes he controls his wife’s actions, declares
learn moreI have regular breakfast with a group of politicos that represent a cross-section of the political spectrum. Recently
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learn moreToday's world of 24-hour, partisan-slaved cable networks and an ideologically re-enforcing blogosphere is dominated by catch phrases that
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