Kavanaugh raises tough questions about Texas abortion law
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the Texas abortion bill that essentially farms out enforcement to private citizens wherever they may reside. While abortion foes and opponents will each…
Texas is winning the competition for residents, jobs, and political clout
The concept of “voting with your feet” has long been popular shorthand for describing why people leave a one place and resettle elsewhere. Frequently, it’s for economic reasons – and…
Tesla pulls up stakes and heads to Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company will move its corporate headquarters from Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas. It’s the latest instance of a high tech firm leaving the Golden…
Class action suit challenges civil asset forfeiture in Houston
The practice of law enforcement seizing, and keeping – money and property without charging (never mind convicting) anyone of a crime is getting some pushback in one of the nation’s…
Connecticut and Texas expand marijuana access
The Connecticut General Assembly has approved legislation legalizing the recreational use of marijuana: Starting on July 1, Connecticut residents 21 and over will be allowed to purchase or possess up…
Texas dropped its mask mandate and disaster failed to follow
Because the debate over when, where and who to mask is still a thing in the country…the Atlantic’s Derek Thompson looked at what happened in Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott…
Texas Takes a Step Toward Ending Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Every year in state capitols across America, a cloud of lobbyists descends on lawmakers. They represent all manner of causes, corporations, associations, and individuals. They also represent local governments, who…
Tech Companies and Entrepreneurs Moving Away From High Tax, High Regulation Silicon Valley
One of the great benefits of our federal system is that states compete with one another on the items within their control – regulation, taxation, and an overall business climate….
78,000 Texas Public Employees Earning $100K or More (Much More)
Article from For Liberty by Norm Leahy. A new report from the government transparency group OpentheBooks.com shows more than 78,000 public officials in Texas are paid more than $100,000 per…
A Celebration of Human Freedom
Article from For Liberty by Norm Leahy. June 19 –Juneteenth – is a day all Americans should celebrate. It was on this day in 1865 that slavery was finally ended…
