One doesn’t have to be a rocket scientist or philosopher to understand that some very unhealthy things are going on in our world today. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill talks with Idaho entrepreneur Andrew Crapuchettes about how he is taking on some of these challenges by practicing Christian ambition in the business world. Podcast: Play…
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UAW Strike is a Result of the Biden Administration’s Catering to Unions
This was originally published in the Dallas Morning News The United Auto Workers strikes of General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford may bring back unpleasant memories of the 1970s. A similar strike then — and subsequent concessions from the car manufacturers — helped set the stage for the collapse of the American auto industry and economy. Hampered by…
Constitutional Amendments: Voters Can Downsize Texas Government on November 7
(download a .pdf version of the article) The Texas Legislature has put $13.8 billion in spending on the November 7 constitutional amendments ballot. A vote by Texans to reject eight of these propositions (see below) would cut Texas’ spending of state funds by $13.8 billion, or more than 6% of projected spending over the next…
Constitutional Amendments: Big Business Wants Billions of Taxpayer Dollars
(download a .pdf version of the article) On November 7, Texas voters are being asked to approve $13.8 billion in new spending over the next two years proposed by the Texas Legislature. As noted elsewhere, this is because the Texas Legislature wanted to spend more money than allowed by the Texas Constitution. So instead of…
The Liberty Café 150: Corporate Welfare on the Texas Ballot
On November 7, Texans will vote whether to spend $13.8 billion of taxpayer money. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill examines how Texas corporations are doing all they can to make sure they get their hands on our money. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
The Liberty Café 149: Texans Can Save Billions by Voting No on November 7
Texans have an opportunity to cut state spending by up to $13.8 billion on November 7. And Texas politicians can do nothing about it. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill explains how eight constitutional amendments on the ballot provide voters this opportunity. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
The Liberty Café 145: How the Texas Legislature Busted the Constitutional Tax Spending Limit
Texas politicians had a problem this year: they had more money than they could legally spend. On this week’s Liberty Cafe, Bill explains how the Texas Legislature skirted an important constitutional spending limit without having to explain to anyone what they did. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS
Socialism on the Rise in Texas: A Biblical Critique of the Texas Budget
This article was first published at Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Executive Summary The Texas Legislature is in the midst of a 20-year spending spree. Since 2003, the appropriation of state funds per legislative session has increased from $76.2 billion to $233 billion. Remarkably, 44% of that growth happened in 2023 alone. Of the $157 billion…
Wind Failing Texas Again
Reuters recently ran a story highlighting wind generation’s failure through the early months of 2023: The Texas power grid operator urged homes and businesses to conserve electricity on Tuesday as the first major heat wave of the season spurs residents to crank power-hungry air conditioners. Power prices for Tuesday topped $2,500 per megawatt hour (MWh)…
The Liberty Café 136: Will Conservatives Agree on Property Tax Cuts for Texans?
Texas conservatives disagree on which plan is the best way to provide property tax relief this year. On this week’s Liberty Café, Luke Macias joins Bill to discuss the different sides of this debate and what the path forward to property tax relief might look like. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS