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Lawmakers split on how to keep WisEye broadcasting
Senate throws a wrench into Assembly plan for sustaining nonprofit that covers Legislature’s doings Until last week, it appeared that legislators from both political parties were on a path to restoring WisconsinEye, an…
Assessing Tax Trends in the City of Austin
Does history suggest that property taxes are too high in the city of Austin? And, if so, have local decision-makers actively helped or hurt the situation? To help answer these questions, let’s review the city’s 2024 Annual…
‘Prove it’ isn’t an insult. It’s a standard.
Trust needs guardrails. The SAVE Act promotes straightforward verification that most voters already support. President Donald Trump last Friday night took to Truth Social to reiterate his support for voter ID and proof of…
Lawmakers Want to Raid Police & Firefighters Pensions to Cover Spending
For the second year in a row, the legislative majority in Olympia is treating Washington's pension funds like a piggy bank to paper over their spending problems.Last session, lawmakers passed ESSB 5357, which raised the…
Assessing Tax Trends in the City of Ft. Worth
Does history suggest that property taxes are too high in the city of Ft. Worth? And, if so, have local decision-makers actively helped or hurt the situation? To help answer these questions, let’s review the city’s 2024…
Make Michigan competitive again – Mackinac Center
This article originally appeared in The Detroit News January 27, 2026. Michigan enters 2026 at a crossroads. This year will shape the state’s direction for the next decade or more. This is Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s last year in…
Your Electricity Bill is the General Assembly’s New Favorite Piggy Bank
Share this Story on Facebook, X, Text, LinkedIn, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, or OutlookKey energy legislation poised to pass the 2026 General Assembly will increase your future electricity bills, not lower them. They will worsen price…
Finding the hidden cost of federal agency guidance
Finding the hidden cost of federal agency guidance Written by Federal agencies often issue guidance to state officials and others about how they believe the recipients should comply with federal laws, creating a strong…
SBOE Workgroups Announced: The Final Fight for Texas History
The workgroup numbers for the Texas State Board of Education are finally out, and they reveal a historic milestone for our state’s education system. As the SBOE moves toward the completion of this monumental process, it is…
Assessing Tax Trends in the City of Dallas
Does history suggest that property taxes are too high in the city of Dallas? And, if so, have local decision-makers actively helped or hurt the situation? To help answer these questions, let’s review the city’s 2024 Annual…
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