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Texas Has Strengthened Its Grid, But It Is Still Vulnerable to the Next Winter Storm
With Texas experiencing its first significant cold front of the winter season and the five-year anniversary of Winter Storm Uri on the horizon, it’s worth taking stock of how far Texas has come on grid reliability—and how far…
Does Spending $62 Billion on Utility Batteries Lower Your Cost of Electricity? Of Course Not.
Share this Story on Facebook, X, Text, LinkedIn, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, or OutlookThe 2026 General Assembly is likely to amend the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) to greatly expand the construction of utility-scale batteries…
Care is Better When Patients Get a Choice
Put a finger down if you’ve ever 1) had surgery or another medical procedure 2) received unexpected or confusing bills for the service 3) tried to understand the healthcare system to no avail 4) given up and concluded it’s…
Nebraska Zoning Permitting Process: Recommended Adjustments in Nebraska
Nebraska’s zoning and permitting process for livestock operations is inconsistent, unpredictable, and varies widely from county to county. This report examines how Nebraska’s Conditional Use Permit (CUP) system works, the…
Determining the mission of the state education agency
The governor’s recent budget recommendations unveiled education priorities that could help set the stage for legislative discussions: literacy, safe schools, paraeducators, and more. If the legislature takes cues from the…
Determining the mission of the state education agency
The governor’s recent budget recommendations unveiled education priorities that could help set the stage for legislative discussions: literacy, safe schools, paraeducators, and more. If the legislature takes cues from the…
Right Makes Might: Hayek, Part II
In my earlier op-ed, I argued—drawing on economist Friedrich Hayek—that the Department of Education embodies the fatal flaw of all central planners: the illusion that distant authorities can gather, process, and act on local…
Addressing Lawmakers Favorite Pro-Tax Arguments
State government is entitled to a fixed portion of what you earn, even if it is wasted or isn’t needed to fund important programs. That is the crux of the argument being made to justify yet more tax increases, just a year…
Why Every Adult Needs a Will and How a Lawyer Can Help
In the U.S., 55% of Americans have no estate planning documents—no will, no trust, no legal plan. Only 31% of adults have a will, and only 11% have a trust. But did you know that without a legally valid will, the state laws…
How Liability Is Determined in Truck Accident Lawsuits
The National Safety Council’s report indicates that large trucks caused a total of 114,552 injuries in the year 2023. This number reflects a decrease of 4.7% when compared to the previous year’s incidents recorded. The term…
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