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News Clips

This is only a sample of the coverage the Foundation receives in newspapers around the Lone Star State. In most cases, the news clips are delayed by as much as two to four weeks. Unless otherwise noted, all newspaper clips are in PDF format.


Dallas Morning NewsFebruary 25, 2010
Justin Keener: New taxes, old politics will not fix traffic
 
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San Marcos Daily RecordFebruary 23, 2010
States are the answer to health care reform, writes Arlene Wohlgemuth
 
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Lone Star ReportFebruary 19, 2010
TPPF research: proposals to combat global warming by regulating carbon would severely damage the Texas economy
 
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Houston ChronicleFebruary 18, 2010
TPPF study says climate law could cost Texas lots of jobs
 
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KUHF 88.7 FM (Houston)February 18, 2010
TPPF report: Current efforts to cap carbon emissions would be detrimental to Texas' economy
 
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"Planet Gore" - National Review OnlineFebruary 18, 2010
Texas would get hammered by an Obama energy tax, according to TPPF report
 
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Houston ChronicleFebruary 17, 2010
Asking agencies to submit budget cuts "an excellent approach," according to Talmadge Heflin
 
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Dallas Morning NewsFebruary 17, 2010
Talmadge Heflin: "I haven't heard anybody talk about balancing the budget by raising broad based taxes or creating a new tax."
 
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Brownsville HeraldFebruary 14, 2010
Equip students with generations of wisdom, writes Elizabeth Young
 
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Austin American-StatesmanFebruary 11, 2010
Effectiveness of diversion programs means "we should be able to selectively mothball at least one prison," according to Marc Levin
 
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TCU Daily SkiffFebruary 11, 2010
"There's a lot of things" school districts can do to cut costs, says Brooke Terry
 
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Austin American-StatesmanFebruary 08, 2010
Local governments would lose unfair advantage over taxpayers if property tax replaced with expanded sales tax, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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Brownwood BulletinFebruary 07, 2010
Publisher writes concept of ending property taxes shouldn’t be ignored
 
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Houston ChronicleFebruary 06, 2010
Texas can put a halt to onerous property tax, writes Talmadge Heflin
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramFebruary 03, 2010
"It's hard to turn down any money, but we should have been more frugal" with federal stimulus money, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramFebruary 01, 2010
Talmadge Heflin: Texas can end the property tax
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJanuary 31, 2010
"Literacy, or lack of it, is one of the biggest problems we have with respect to (prisoner) re-entry," says Marc Levin
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramJanuary 24, 2010
"Texans should be outraged" that $1B spent on transportation "enhancement" projects instead of mobility needs, says Justin Keener
 
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KHOU-TV (Houston)January 21, 2010
Arlene Wohlgemuth: Effort to regulate health insurance rates "misses the point...the very best regulator is the consumer himself"
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsJanuary 19, 2010
Federal health care proposals would hurt Texas economy and state budget, says Arlene Wohlgemuth
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJanuary 18, 2010
Net neutrality could lead to government censorship, writes Ryan Brannan
 
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Dallas Morning NewsJanuary 16, 2010
Gov. Rick Perry discusses importance of cutting state's budget at TPPF Policy Orientation
 
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Lone Star ReportJanuary 15, 2010
TPPF Policy Orientation highlights current controversies
 
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BigGovernment.comJanuary 15, 2010
Brooke Terry: Texas is right to quit "Race to the Top" education program
 
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Grits for BreakfastJanuary 14, 2010
Criminal justice blog summarizes TPPF Policy Orientation panel on corrections budgeting
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJanuary 13, 2010
Finger imaging for Texas food stamp recipients deters fraud, says Arlene Wohlgemuth
 
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Houston ChronicleJanuary 13, 2010
Arlene Wohlgemuth: “I'm mystified that people would not be in favor of deterring (food stamp) fraud.”
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsJanuary 13, 2010
Finger imaging for Texas food stamp recipients "protects the taxpayer," according to Arlene Wohlgemuth
 
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Houston ChronicleJanuary 10, 2010
Health overhaul bill facing court challenges, writes TPPF Senior Fellow Dr. Ronald Trowbridge
 
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Arizona RepublicJanuary 09, 2010
Bill Peacock: Consumers win with competition in electricity
 
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Dallas Morning NewsJanuary 06, 2010
Marc Levin: Texas parole reforms lowered crime, cost
 
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Dallas Morning NewsJanuary 06, 2010
Obama Administration takes "hostile" approach to Texas air quality, says Kathleen Hartnett White
 
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Investor's Business DailyDecember 23, 2009
Editorial highlights TPPF research on costs of wind energy to Texas taxpayers
 
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Austin American-StatesmanDecember 22, 2009
Arlene Wohlgemuth: Senate proposals for health care reform "are going to be very expensive, decrease access and lower the quality of care"
 
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National Review OnlineDecember 21, 2009
Obamacare would deform state medical-liability systems, writes TPPF Senior Fellow Joseph M. Nixon
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphDecember 19, 2009
Charter school waiting list shows "strong demand in Texas for more education options," says Brooke Terry
 
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Amarillo Globe-NewsDecember 13, 2009
Students are waiting too long in line, writes Brooke Terry
 
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Dallas Morning NewsDecember 09, 2009
Too many students on Texas charter school waiting lists, writes Brooke Terry
 
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Texas State Radio NetworkDecember 09, 2009
Brooke Terry: Texas charter school waiting list huge
 
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Texas TribuneDecember 09, 2009
The charter school waiting game
 
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Weatherford DemocratDecember 03, 2009
Your personal health threatened by government-run health care, writes Elizabeth Young
 
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Houston ChronicleNovember 30, 2009
Windstorm insurance woes continue, writes Bill Peacock
 
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Dallas Morning NewsNovember 19, 2009
"The data show emphatically that people want to live and do business in states with low overall taxes and no personal income tax," says Talmadge Heflin
 
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Arizona Daily StarNovember 16, 2009
Deregulated electricity market "provide(s) the best possible prices based on a customer's preference," says Bill Peacock
 
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Dallas Morning NewsNovember 15, 2009
North Texas Transit Authority needs greater transparency, writes Justin Keener
 
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Arizona RepublicNovember 15, 2009
Bill Peacock: Texas shows how to properly restructure an electricity market
 
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Texas TribuneNovember 11, 2009
TPPF Senior Fellow Arlene Wohlgemuth op-ed on private, patient-centered health insurance
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramNovember 07, 2009
Arlene Wohlgemuth to become TPPF executive director
 
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Human EventsNovember 02, 2009
Congressional health care reforms would cost Texas $37 billion by 2019
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsOctober 24, 2009
Medical liability reform crucial to health care, writes TPPF Senior Fellow Joseph M. Nixon
 
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National Review OnlineOctober 20, 2009
Jay Nordlinger: "The Texas Public Policy Foundation is a wonderful organization, turning conservative principles into action."
 
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Investors Business DailyOctober 19, 2009
TPPF Senior Fellow Joseph M. Nixon: "Save on medical costs the Texas way"
 
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Waco Tribune-HeraldOctober 14, 2009
Passing bills in ignorance proving to be the norm, writes Kathleen Hartnett White
 
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The Daily TexanOctober 09, 2009
TPPF policy primer: Screening juveniles for mental illness prevents jail time
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramOctober 09, 2009
TPPF research shows poor rate of return on research spending by Texas universities
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphOctober 07, 2009
Editorial: Success proves elusive for green jobs funding
 
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Environment & Climate NewsOctober 01, 2009
Austin's 30% renewable energy mandate unattainable on a voluntary basis, says David Guenthner
 
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KXAN.com (Austin)September 24, 2009
At TPPF luncheon, TV journalist John Stossel pushes health reform with "more individual responsibility and less government intervention"
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramSeptember 19, 2009
Federal stimulus funds "stopped any real effort of cutting back" out-of-control Medicaid program, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (Ontario, CA)September 16, 2009
California assemblyman cites TPPF research to encourage tort reform
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsSeptember 11, 2009
Arlene Wohlgemuth: Federal health care reform would cost Texas dearly
 
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Lone Star ReportSeptember 11, 2009
TPPF forum: Texas economy good, but don’t spend like crazy
 
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Houston ChronicleSeptember 04, 2009
Dr. Christine Rossell: It’s time to replace Texas’ bilingual education policy
 
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School Reform NewsSeptember 01, 2009
Community college charter school legislation will increase educational choices in Texas, says Brooke Terry
 
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Lone Star ReportAugust 28, 2009
Important for college students to know and appreciate American history, government, and ethics, says Elizabeth Young
 
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Austin American-StatesmanAugust 27, 2009
Comptroller Susan Combs updates Texas' economic condition at TPPF Policy Primer
 
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Dallas Morning NewsAugust 27, 2009
LBB director at TPPF Policy Primer: One-third of federal stimulus spending could create long-term obligations for Texas
 
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Quorum ReportAugust 27, 2009
Comptroller Susan Combs at TPPF Policy Primer: Modest growth for Texas economy in FY 2010, full recovery in FY 2011
 
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Wall Street JournalAugust 22, 2009
Texas Gov. Rick Perry cites TPPF research to illustrate success of lawsuit reforms
 
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The Laura Ingraham ShowAugust 20, 2009
TPPF Senior Fellow Donna Arduin discusses health care research with guest host Jamie Allman
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramAugust 19, 2009
Foundation study: Obama health plan will erode Texas economy, cost Texans $103.8 billion
 
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Denton Record ChronicleAugust 19, 2009
TPPF research shows diversions of transportation taxes to other agencies grew more than 150% in last 10 years
 
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Montgomery County NewsAugust 18, 2009
Obama health plan would increase federal deficit by $285 billion, says TPPF Senior Fellow Donna Arduin
 
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KWTX TV 10 (Temple)August 18, 2009
TPPF study: Obama health plan would slow federal and state economies, still leave 30 million uninsured
 
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KXAN TV 36 (Austin)August 18, 2009
TPPF study shows negative consequences of Obama health plan on Texas
 
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Orange County Business Journal (Irvine, CA)August 17, 2009
Automobile Club of Southern California CEO distributing TPPF research to push for improvements to California's business climate
 
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Houston ChronicleAugust 10, 2009
Plaintiff's bar following wrong path, writes TPPF Senior Fellow Joe Nixon
 
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BloombergAugust 06, 2009
Dr. Arthur Laffer discusses "The Prognosis for National Health Insurance" on Bloomberg News
 
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The Wall Street JournalAugust 05, 2009
Dr. Arthur Laffer: "How to Fix the Health Care Wedge"
 
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The Rush Limbaugh ShowAugust 04, 2009
Rush Limbaugh interviews Dr. Arthur Laffer on his health care report produced for the Texas Public Policy Foundation
 
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CNBCAugust 04, 2009
Dr. Arthur Laffer launches TPPF national health care report on "Squawk on the Street"
 
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Budget & Tax NewsAugust 01, 2009
"Local communities have the ability to pay for additional transportation infrastructure now," says Talmadge Heflin
 
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The Daily TexanJuly 22, 2009
Texas Public Policy Foundation holds panel discussing crucial issues, legislative session results
 
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KUT 90.5 FM (Austin)July 17, 2009
Better deal for Texas to shore up unemployment trust fund through bonds than strings-attached federal stimulus, says David Guenthner
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramJuly 15, 2009
"Important pieces of history are being removed or changed" from draft social studies rewrite, says Brooke Terry
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsJuly 13, 2009
Brooke Terry: Draft social studies curriculum has bias that "government is going to fix everything"
 
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Houston ChronicleJuly 13, 2009
Biographies of major American historical figures removed from social studies curriculum draft, according to Brooke Terry
 
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KTRH-AM 740 (Houston)July 13, 2009
Using stimulus funds for new programs is "going to create a continuing funding need," says Talmadge Heflin
 
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The EconomistJuly 11, 2009
TPPF study by Dr. Arthur Laffer boosts case that low taxes one of Texas' biggest competitive advantages
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsJuly 10, 2009
James Quintero: Federal aid largely smoke, mirrors
 
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Austin Business JournalJuly 07, 2009
TPPF: Texas universities need to be more transparent
 
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Rio Grande GuardianJuly 02, 2009
Health care reform should empower patients, not government, writes Andrea Whitman
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramJune 29, 2009
Stimulus spending "delays or stymies the ability of the private sector to grow," says Talmadge Heflin
 
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Jacksboro Gazette-NewsJune 23, 2009
Federal aid overtakes state revenue, writes James Quintero
 
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Statesman.comJune 19, 2009
Vetoed pre-K legislation "wrongly focused on inputs rather than results," according to Brooke Terry
 
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The Daily TexanJune 17, 2009
"Property rights are no longer property rights — it’s a grant from the state," says Bill Peacock
 
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KDBC TV 4 (El Paso)June 16, 2009
TPPF director Talmadge Heflin joins Gov. Rick Perry for signing of small-business tax cut
 
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Beaumont EnterpriseJune 08, 2009
"Property rights are very important and always need to be addressed," says Bill Peacock
 
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Associated PressJune 07, 2009
Bill Peacock: "I think we've made great progress" on property rights in 81st Texas Legislature
 
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Gilmer MirrorJune 06, 2009
TPPF: Taxpayers fared well during legislative session
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramJune 03, 2009
Editorial on failure of local option transportation taxes acknowledges TPPF research and arguments
 
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Houston ChronicleJune 01, 2009
TPPF played leading role in opposition to local option transportation taxes
 
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School Reform NewsJune 01, 2009
Many special needs students fail to get needs met in public schools, says Brooke Terry
 
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School Reform NewsJune 01, 2009
Texas needs to "ramp up and get more charter schools open to meet this incredible demand," says Brooke Terry
 
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Dallas Morning NewsMay 29, 2009
Legislature accepting $12 billion in federal stimulus funds "could come back to bite" lawmakers next session, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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Waxahachie Daily LightMay 19, 2009
Unemployment stimulus is no free lunch, writes TPPF Senior Fellow Dr. Arthur Laffer
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramMay 19, 2009
Texas Gov. Rick Perry right to question accepting unemployment money, writes TPPF Senior Fellow Dr. Arthur Laffer
 
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FOX 7 AustinMay 18, 2009
Justin Keener's weekly legislative update on "Good Day Austin"
 
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Waxahachie Daily LightMay 18, 2009
A momentous day passed, writes Kathleen Hartnett White
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsMay 14, 2009
Texas needs real property rights protection, writes Bill Peacock
 
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590 KLBJ-AM (Austin)May 13, 2009
TPPF information cited in news story on proposed 125% gas tax increase
 
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Dallas Morning NewsMay 13, 2009
Transportation blog highlights TPPF opposition to proposed 125% gas tax increase
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramMay 13, 2009
TPPF and other groups unite against proposed 125% gas tax increase
 
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Lubbock Avalanche-JournalMay 12, 2009
Legislators should resist $300M expansion of Medicaid eligibility, says Andrea Whitman
 
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Dallas Morning NewsMay 12, 2009
Requiring Medicaid recipients to apply every six months not an unreasonable burden, given value of taxpayer-funded services they receive, says Andrea Whitman
 
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FOX 7 AustinMay 11, 2009
Justin Keener's weekly legislative update on "Good Day Austin"
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMay 06, 2009
Column by TPPF board member Jeff Sandefer: Is tenure worth the cost to Texas?
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMay 04, 2009
Expanding CHIP morphs program into "expensive entitlement for the middle class," says Andrea Whitman
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphMay 03, 2009
Editorial: Property tax reforms don't go far enough
 
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Houston ChronicleApril 23, 2009
Marc Levin: Expand program to divert mentally ill from prisons
 
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KTVT CBS 11 (Dallas/Fort Worth)April 23, 2009
Investigative report highlights TPPF research on Texas university operating costs (TRANSCRIPT)
 
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KTVT CBS 11 (Dallas/Fort Worth)April 23, 2009
Investigative report highlights TPPF research on Texas university operating costs (VIDEO - LARGE FILE)
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramApril 17, 2009
Texas has a funding priority crisis, not a transportation funding crisis, says Justin Keener
 
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Associated PressApril 12, 2009
Stimulus funds will leave holes when state begins to write next budget in 2011, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewApril 12, 2009
TPPF research shows that electric competition produces lower prices and greater consumer choice
 
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Times Higher Education (United Kingdom)April 09, 2009
Opponents to faculty bonuses based on student evaluations fear being held accountable to those who pay their salaries, says Brooke Rollins
 
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Associated PressApril 08, 2009
Transportation tax bill is a tax increase package with statewide implications, says Justin Keener
 
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Austin Business JournalApril 06, 2009
TPPF report: Federal stimulus funds could hinder private sector growth and cost Texas jobs
 
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DallasNews.comApril 06, 2009
Stimulus package will increase government spending and “crowd out” private investment, according to TPPF report
 
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El Paso Inc.April 02, 2009
Less is typically better when it comes to legislation, says Justin Keener
 
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Budget & Tax NewsApril 01, 2009
TPPF among coalition using social media to spur government accountability
 
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Corpus Christi Caller-TimesApril 01, 2009
Texas has subsidized coastal property owners who choose high-risk areas, says Bill Peacock
 
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Texas Monthly - BurkablogMarch 31, 2009
"TPPF made a real contribution to the debate over the stimulus package by hosting" Policy Primer on unemployment insurance
 
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KDFA NewsChannel 10 (Lubbock)March 31, 2009
VIDEO: We need to protect Texans' private property rights by defining public use, says Bill Peacock
 
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Pasadena CitizenMarch 31, 2009
Bill Peacock shows how to save Texas consumers a lot of money
 
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Waco Tribune-HeraldMarch 28, 2009
Governor makes right call on unemployment funds, writes James Quintero
 
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Houston ChronicleMarch 25, 2009
Full-day pre-K proposal doesn't work enough with private providers, says Brooke Terry
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramMarch 25, 2009
Editorial urges local-option tax supporters to incorporate TPPF recommendations
 
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The Daily TexanMarch 23, 2009
Columnist cites TPPF "Cutting the Cost of College" report
 
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Houston ChronicleMarch 21, 2009
Keep teacher performance pay, writes Brooke Terry
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsMarch 16, 2009
Businesses closely monitoring margin tax legislation, writes Talmadge Heflin
 
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Amarillo Globe-NewsMarch 15, 2009
Bill Peacock: Smithee windstorm bill "does a really good job in addressing short-term needs and also long-term needs"
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsMarch 13, 2009
CHIP expansion unwise, writes Andrea Whitman
 
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Dallas Morning NewsMarch 11, 2009
Now is wrong time for massive tax and fee hikes, writes Justin Keener
 
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KUT 90.5 FM (Austin)March 10, 2009
Legislature should clarify that land owners' rights extend to water in the ground, says Kathleen Hartnett White
 
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Houston ChronicleMarch 06, 2009
Embrace student evaluations of faculty, writes Brooke Rollins
 
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DallasNews.comMarch 06, 2009
TPPF urges Dewhurst, Straus to kill local transportation tax plans
 
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Dallas Morning NewsMarch 04, 2009
Talmadge Heflin: Stimulus funds should not "create an ongoing obligation for the state"
 
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Austin American-StatesmanFebruary 26, 2009
Downside of stimulus-mandated changes to unemployment system would far outweigh short-term upside, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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Houston ChronicleFebruary 24, 2009
State should take a look at high cost of corrections, writes Marc Levin
 
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USA TodayFebruary 23, 2009
Transparency in state contract information has led to lower bids, says James Quintero
 
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Columbus Dispatch (Ohio)February 21, 2009
Letterwriter cites TPPF research on intermittency of wind energy
 
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Houston ChronicleFebruary 19, 2009
Kathleen Hartnett White: Don't strangle a patient on life support
 
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Austin American-StatesmanFebruary 18, 2009
Texas Social Media Award recipients include TPPF's David Guenthner
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphFebruary 14, 2009
Legislature should use rainy day fund only for emergency tax relief or one-time expenditures, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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Dallas Morning NewsFebruary 12, 2009
Talmadge Heflin: "Yes, we are in a rainy day, but no one knows for sure how long this storm will last."
 
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Statesman.comFebruary 11, 2009
State government needs to show same discipline as families in stretching emergency savings, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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San Angelo Standard-TimesFebruary 09, 2009
Charter schools offer hope, writes Brooke Terry
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramFebruary 07, 2009
Movement for eminent domain reform centered on preserving ability of Texans to own and use private property, responds Bill Peacock
 
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Houston ChronicleFebruary 05, 2009
College students are customers, responds David Guenthner
 
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Conroe CourierFebruary 03, 2009
Editorial cites TPPF study that Texas electricity prices competitive with other states that rely heavily on natural gas
 
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Houston ChronicleJanuary 31, 2009
Texas A&M faculty bonus program has students grading their professors
 
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Chronicle of Higher EducationJanuary 30, 2009
Texas A&M faculty bonus program recognizes high achievement and creates greater level of accountability, says David Guenthner
 
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Red Bluff Daily News (Red Bluff, CA)January 30, 2009
TPPF study: Texas outperforms California in head-to-head comparison of economic competitiveness
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramJanuary 29, 2009
Brooke Terry: "There's always strings attached" with federal education dollars
 
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Wilson County News (Floresville)January 27, 2009
At TPPF press conference, Gov. Perry asks lawmakers to support property rights
 
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KTRH AM 740 (Houston)January 26, 2009
State universities need to look at how they're spending tax dollars, says David Guenthner
 
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Houston ChronicleJanuary 23, 2009
Brooke Terry: Charter schools can help state solve dropout woes
 
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Lubbock Avalanche-JournalJanuary 23, 2009
Bill Peacock: Time for Legislature to end eminent domain abuse and restore Texans' property rights
 
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Associated PressJanuary 22, 2009
Perry promotes property rights at TPPF Policy Orientation
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJanuary 21, 2009
Legislature needs to prune next state budget back within available revenue, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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KTRH AM 740 (Houston)January 13, 2009
"Total team effort" needed to rein in government spending, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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Dallas Morning NewsJanuary 13, 2009
Pruning budget now will give Texas more options if recession is prolonged, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsJanuary 13, 2009
Legislature needs to demonstrate leadership by pruning state spending now, according to Talmadge Heflin
 
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Lubbock Avalanche-JournalJanuary 13, 2009
Legislature should not repeat spending mistakes of 2001, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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FOX 7 News (Austin)January 12, 2009
(VIDEO) Talmadge Heflin on 2010-11 state revenue estimate
 
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News 8 AustinJanuary 12, 2009
(VIDEO) Flat Texas state budget for 2010-11, according to Talmadge Heflin
 
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KXAN TV 36 (Austin)January 12, 2009
(VIDEO) Texas much better prepared to ride out recession than in 2003, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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KEYE TV 42 (Austin)January 12, 2009
(VIDEO) State agencies should prepare to tighten belts, according to Talmadge Heflin
 
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FOX 7 News (Austin)January 12, 2009
(VIDEO) Justin Keener previews the 81st Texas Legislature
 
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Houston ChronicleJanuary 11, 2009
Marc Levin: Consider competition in efforts to improve juvenile justice system
 
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Bryan/College Station EagleJanuary 11, 2009
Texas A&M implementing TPPF recommendation for faculty bonuses based on student evaluations
 
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Amarillo Globe-NewsJanuary 11, 2009
Talmadge Heflin: Lawmakers will need to be frugal in cooling economy
 
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FOX 7 News (Austin)January 09, 2009
(VIDEO) Talmadge Heflin on Austin's federal wish list
 
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Houston ChronicleJanuary 05, 2009
Brooke Terry: Some veteran teachers oppose incentive pay because change is hard
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJanuary 02, 2009
Legislators want school districts to use existing dollars more efficiently, says Brooke Terry
 
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KHOU-TV CBS 11 (Houston)January 02, 2009
Cap-and-trade proposal would mean higher unemployment, higher energy costs, and lower incomes for Texans, says David Guenthner
 
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Colusa County Sun-Herald (Colusa, CA)December 26, 2008
TPPF competitiveness study bolsters case against California tax increases
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramDecember 26, 2008
Legislature should allow local regions to keep toll funds, writes Justin Keener
 
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Orange County Register (Santa Ana, CA)December 23, 2008
TPPF study cited in editorial against proposed California tax increases
 
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Investor's Business DailyDecember 17, 2008
Editorial cites TPPF study on costs to produce Texas wind energy
 
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Houston ChronicleDecember 14, 2008
Friends and unions don't mix, writes Dr. Ronald Trowbridge
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphDecember 10, 2008
"Budgets are about setting priorities," Talmadge Heflin reminds
 
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Arizona Capitol TimesDecember 02, 2008
TPPF seminar highlights Arizona probation funding system
 
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Health Care NewsDecember 01, 2008
Medical licensing laws limit choices and increase cost of health care, says Kalese Hammonds
 
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Health Care NewsDecember 01, 2008
Kalese Hammonds: "Expanding government programs does little to actually reduce the number of uninsured"
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsNovember 28, 2008
Kathleen Hartnett White: Hold off on that obituary for fossil fuels
 
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San Angelo Standard-TimesNovember 27, 2008
California can learn from Texas economy, writes William Murchison
 
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WOAI AM 1200 (San Antonio)November 25, 2008
Texas should streamline and improve teacher pay-for-performance, says Brooke Terry
 
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San Angelo Standard-TimesNovember 24, 2008
Texas can weather economic storm, writes Talmadge Heflin
 
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Amarillo Globe-NewsNovember 23, 2008
Talmadge Heflin urges legislators to learn from overspending of 2001 session
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsNovember 23, 2008
Expand health care, not government, Kalese Hammonds urges
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsNovember 22, 2008
Removing cap would allow charter schools to meet student demand, according to Brooke Terry
 
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KKHT 100.7 FM (Houston)November 20, 2008
Terry Lowry interviews Bill Peacock on electricity
 
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Houston ChronicleNovember 15, 2008
Private insurers crowded out of market by state windstorm insurance regulations, says Bill Peacock
 
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The EconomistNovember 13, 2008
Texas school vouchers "a worthy experiment"
 
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Investor's Business DailyNovember 07, 2008
Editorial: TPPF report shows "how expensive the pursuit of alternative energy can be"
 
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National Review OnlineNovember 06, 2008
Kathleen Hartnett White on the United Nations' "Green New Deal"
 
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San Angelo Standard-TimesNovember 04, 2008
Energy from wind anything but free, writes Drew Thornley
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsNovember 03, 2008
Time to rewrite Texas graffiti laws, writes Marc Levin
 
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Business FacilitiesNovember 01, 2008
Texas is bucking the economic trends and maintaining strong growth in income and employment
 
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Austin American-StatesmanOctober 30, 2008
Extending Medicaid eligibility period subsidizes health care for people who don't meet program requirements, Kalese Hammonds says
 
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KKHT 100.7 FM (Houston)October 30, 2008
Terry Lowry interviews Drew Thornley on Texas wind energy
 
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Amarillo Globe-NewsOctober 29, 2008
Drew Thornley: Policymakers must thoroughly examine benefits and limitations of wind energy
 
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Abilene Reporter-NewsOctober 29, 2008
TPPF: Policymakers should step back from interference and subsidies in wind energy
 
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Beaumont EnterpriseOctober 29, 2008
"Wind is free, but wind energy is expensive," says Drew Thornley
 
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The Daily Texan (UT-Austin)October 29, 2008
TPPF report: Wind energy policies will cost Texans tens of billions of dollars
 
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ReutersOctober 29, 2008
TPPF report: State's push for wind energy costing Texans billions of dollars
 
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National Review OnlineOctober 28, 2008
Marketplace should decide role for wind energy, writes Drew Thornley
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphOctober 27, 2008
Editorial: Lawmakers should explore elimination of some occupational licensing categories
 
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San Angelo Standard TimesOctober 26, 2008
Incentive pay for teachers works, writes Brooke Terry
 
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Houston ChronicleOctober 25, 2008
Marc Levin: Erasing graffiti demands cleanup of our laws, too
 
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Wall Street JournalOctober 14, 2008
WSJ editorial cites TPPF charter school waiting list research
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphOctober 13, 2008
Editorial: Legislators should expand teacher incentive pay next session
 
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El Paso TimesOctober 12, 2008
Homeowners insurance recommendations will help consumers, writes Drew Thornley
 
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National Review OnlineOctober 08, 2008
Interview excerpts with Dr. Roy Spencer following Foundation's Global Warming Policy Breakfast
 
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National Review OnlineOctober 08, 2008
Highlights from Dr. Roy Spencer's presentation at the Foundation's Global Warming Policy Breakfast
 
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Dallas Morning NewsOctober 03, 2008
Insurance rate policy a big win, writes Drew Thornley
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramOctober 01, 2008
Proposition 12 a winner five years later, Joe Nixon writes
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphOctober 01, 2008
Editorial: Time for ethanol mandate to go
 
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Education NewsOctober 01, 2008
Brooke Terry interview on supply and demand for charter schools
 
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Austin American-StatesmanSeptember 30, 2008
A bailout would sacrifice dependency for freedom, writes Jeff Sandefer
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphSeptember 29, 2008
Editorial: Free-market reforms would bolster Texas insurance market
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsSeptember 28, 2008
Good government demands transparency, writes James Quintero
 
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Amarillo Globe-NewsSeptember 25, 2008
Drew Thornley: "Texas has been warned for at least a decade that TWIA's rates did not accurately reflect the risk to coastal communities"
 
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Denver PostSeptember 25, 2008
Financial transparency initiatives save tax dollars, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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San Antonio Business JournalSeptember 22, 2008
Talmadge Heflin: Texas "still a good place to come and do business"
 
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Lone Star FoundationSeptember 19, 2008
Foundation promotes teacher incentive pay
 
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Amarillo Globe-NewsSeptember 16, 2008
Windstorm insurance structure a burden for the state, Bill Peacock says
 
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Dallas Morning NewsSeptember 15, 2008
Foundation report lists what Texas can teach California
 
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San Diego Business JournalSeptember 15, 2008
Editor: "Texas is clearly outrunning California in the economic race"
 
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San Angelo Standard-TimesSeptember 14, 2008
Let charter schools flourish, writes Brooke Terry
 
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Lone Star ReportSeptember 12, 2008
Texas' policies more conductive to economic growth than California's, says Dr. Arthur Laffer
 
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Austin American-StatesmanSeptember 10, 2008
Foundation report: Texas outpaces California economically
 
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Lubbock Avalanche-JournalSeptember 10, 2008
21st century belongs to Texas, says Dr. Arthur Laffer at Texas Public Policy Foundation event
 
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Amarillo Globe-NewsSeptember 10, 2008
Dr. Arthur Laffer tells Texas Public Policy Foundation audience, "Head-to-head competition between Texas and California is an economic blowout"
 
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KVUE-TV 24 (Austin)September 09, 2008
(VIDEO) Dr. Arthur Laffer declares Texas economy hands down winner over California at Texas Public Policy Foundation luncheon
 
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National Review OnlineSeptember 08, 2008
Drew Thornley calculates wind energy's footprint
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsSeptember 08, 2008
Providing health care via universal insurance may prove impossible, writes Arlene Wohlgemuth
 
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Houston ChronicleSeptember 08, 2008
Texas Public Policy Foundation report to contrast Texas, California economic outlooks
 
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Conroe CourierSeptember 07, 2008
Editorial praises Texas Public Policy Foundation research on growth of state and local spending
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphSeptember 04, 2008
USF phone surcharge is outdated, unnecessary, and expensive, says Bill Peacock
 
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Education WeekSeptember 03, 2008
Student demand for Texas charter schools far outweighs supply, according to Brooke Terry
 
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Budget & Tax NewsSeptember 01, 2008
Bill Peacock: Texas treats phone use like a "sin"
 
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Health Care NewsSeptember 01, 2008
Mandates make health coverage more expensive and burdensome for small businesses, says Kalese Hammonds
 
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National Review OnlineAugust 29, 2008
Drew Thornley: Where's the windfrastructure?
 
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WOAI AM 1200 (San Antonio)August 22, 2008
Public expects gas taxes to be spent on road construction, says Justin Keener
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsAugust 22, 2008
Transportation agreement significant step towards reducing traffic congestion and improving the flow of people and goods," says Justin Keener
 
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San Angelo Standard-TimesAugust 21, 2008
Taxpayers deserve state transparency, writes Talmadge Heflin
 
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Austin American-StatesmanAugust 15, 2008
Texas Public Policy Foundation research justifies Travis County program to help probationers find jobs
 
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National Review OnlineAugust 13, 2008
Drew Thornley on "Austin Electricity Limits"
 
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KKHT 100.7 FM (Houston)August 11, 2008
Kathleen Hartnett White discusses ethanol on the "What's Up Radio Program"
 
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KLBJ-AM 590 (Austin)August 08, 2008
Kathleen Hartnett White: "No subsidies, no import tariffs, no mandates" for ethanol
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsAugust 08, 2008
Texas tax structure makes more difficult to own and hold property, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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Dallas Morning NewsAugust 06, 2008
High electricity rates the result of high natural gas prices and limits on cheaper power alternatives, Bill Peacock says
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsAugust 05, 2008
Inequitable distribution of experienced teachers reinforces need to get rid of minimum salary schedule, according to Brooke Terry
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphAugust 05, 2008
Growing mountain of evidence reveals the economic and environmental folly of federal ethanol policy, according to Kathleen Hartnett White
 
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Amarillo Globe NewsAugust 03, 2008
Replacing property tax with sales tax best way to finance public education, Talmadge Heflin says
 
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KHOU TV 11 (Houston)August 01, 2008
Major hurricane could put all Texas taxpayers at financial risk, says Drew Thornley
 
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Amarillo Globe NewsJuly 27, 2008
Shine the light on state government, writes Talmadge Heflin
 
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Ellis County PressJuly 24, 2008
Regents must tackle cost structure of higher education, writes Brooke Rollins
 
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Dallas Morning NewsJuly 21, 2008
State efforts to regulate CO2 emissions "pointless, at best, and counterproductive, at worst," says Kathleen Hartnett White
 
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KKHT-FM 100.7 (Houston)July 21, 2008
Kalese Hammonds on the "What's Up Radio Program" - Part 3
 
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WHP 580 AM (Harrisburg, PA)July 19, 2008
Talmadge Heflin explains Texas' part-time legislature on "The Box"
 
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The Daily TexanJuly 18, 2008
Abhinav Kumar: TexasBudgetSource.com "sure to give people an edge over big government bureaucrats and politicians"
 
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The Guardian (UK)July 18, 2008
Wind turbines cannot be expected to consistently produce abundant energy, says Drew Thornley
 
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Los Angeles Times (CA)July 18, 2008
Companies building wind farms should pick up more of new transmission line cost, according to Drew Thornley
 
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KKHT-FM 100.7 (Houston)July 18, 2008
Kalese Hammonds on the "What's Up Radio Program" - Part 2
 
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Houston ChronicleJuly 17, 2008
State has no authority to regulate Houston's leading source of ozone-forming pollution, says Kathleen Hartnett White
 
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KKHT-FM 100.7 (Houston)July 17, 2008
Kalese Hammonds on the "What's Up Radio Program" - Part 1
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphJuly 15, 2008
Nonpartisan efforts for greater transparency and accountability in Texas government are gaining ground, writes Talmadge Heflin
 
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Washington Examiner (DC)July 13, 2008
TexasBudgetSource.com #1 "Brightest Idea of the Week"
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJuly 12, 2008
TexasBudgetSource.com puts Texas government spend-o-meter online
 
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Texas Public Radio (San Antonio)July 11, 2008
Texas Matters interview with Talmadge Heflin on TexasBudgetSource.com
 
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KTRH 740 AM (Houston)July 10, 2008
KTRH Morning News segment with Talmadge Heflin on TexasBudgetSource.com
 
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Dallas Morning NewsJuly 09, 2008
Texas Budget Source website lets citizens see how tax dollars are spent
 
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KKHT-FM 100.7 (Houston)July 09, 2008
Talmadge Heflin and Terry Lowry talk about TexasBudgetSource.com and spending transparency
 
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Pasadena CitizenJuly 08, 2008
More health care requires more choices, writes Kalese Hammonds
 
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San Marcos Daily RecordJuly 08, 2008
New website by Texas Public Policy Foundation tracks government spending
 
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News 8 AustinJuly 08, 2008
TexasBudgetSource.com lets Texans see where tax money goes
 
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TheNextRight.comJuly 08, 2008
TexasBudgetSource.com: "Something other state-based think tanks ought to copy"
 
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Lynn Woolley ShowJuly 08, 2008
Lynn Woolley and Talmadge Heflin discuss TexasBudgetSource.com
 
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Beaumont EnterpriseJuly 08, 2008
Brooke Rollins: Colleges must cut costs, not pass them along to students
 
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National Review OnlineJuly 08, 2008
TexasBudgetSource.com: "Every state should have a project like this."
 
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KTRH AM 740 (Houston)July 07, 2008
Kathleen Hartnett White: America "can't flip a switch to a non-carbon alternative" energy source
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphJuly 05, 2008
Incomplete reforms left Texas with less effective and less responsive insurance industry, Drew Thornley says
 
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Budget & Tax NewsJuly 01, 2008
More school districts embrace spending transparency, according to Brooke Terry
 
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El Paso TimesJune 30, 2008
Sales tax most transparent and fair way to fund government, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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"Planet Gore" - National Review OnlineJune 26, 2008
Solar energy not Texas' electricity solution, writes Drew Thornley
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsJune 26, 2008
Education needs of students more important than politics, says Brooke Terry
 
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Abilene Reporter-NewsJune 26, 2008
Texas Youth Commission reforms discussed at TPPF Effective Justice forum
 
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Marshall News-MessengerJune 24, 2008
Broader sales tax could replace property tax, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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Brownsville HeraldJune 23, 2008
Public school establishment denies dropouts a second chance, Brooke Terry writes
 
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Amarillo Globe-NewsJune 22, 2008
Talmadge Heflin: Legislature needs to hold back $5 billion of surplus for leaner times
 
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Lubbock Avalanche-JournalJune 21, 2008
Legislature needs to be careful with its spending, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphJune 21, 2008
State regulations drive up cost of Texas health insurance, according to Kalese Hammonds
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJune 18, 2008
Students at low-performing schools deserve dramatic improvement in education now, writes Brooke Rollins
 
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Lubbock Avalanche-JournalJune 18, 2008
Homeowners everywhere are "really mad" about property taxes, says Talmadge Heflin
 
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Wall Street JournalJune 18, 2008
Brooke Terry: It is the teacher, not the certificate
 
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San Angelo Standard-TimesJune 17, 2008
Bill Peacock: Cities profit from excess fees
 
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San Angelo Standard-TimesJune 16, 2008
Innovation needed to assist dropouts, Brooke Terry writes
 
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National Review OnlineJune 12, 2008
Drew Thornley blogs on the growing chorus for domestic oil drilling
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphJune 10, 2008
Rising tuition symptom of unsustainable growth in higher education cost, says Brooke Rollins
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramJune 10, 2008
Marc Levin: Getting more out of Texas prisons
 
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Gilmer MirrorJune 08, 2008
Environmental policy constrains U.S. oil supply, writes Kathleen Hartnett White
 
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KLBJ-AM 590 (Austin)June 05, 2008
State correct to close Johnston H.S., says Brooke Terry
 
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KSTP 1500 AM (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN)May 29, 2008
Joe Nixon interview on the Bob Davis Show
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramMay 24, 2008
New curriculum will emphasize grammar and writing skills, Brooke Terry says
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMay 24, 2008
Brooke Terry happy with much needed reforms to current Language Arts curriculum
 
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Education NewsMay 24, 2008
Brooke Terry interview on teacher compensation
 
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Houston ChronicleMay 24, 2008
Current curriculum not teaching basics, Brooke Terry says
 
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Lone Star ReportMay 23, 2008
Opinion: Higher education summit could bring about a renaissance in higher education
 
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Lone Star ReportMay 23, 2008
Gov. Rick Perry, regents discuss higher education reforms
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMay 22, 2008
Foundation helps Gov. Rick Perry, regents craft higher education reforms
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramMay 22, 2008
Higher education summit could set stage for internal changes at state universities
 
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Dallas Morning NewsMay 22, 2008
Gov. Rick Perry touts accountability measures at higher education summit
 
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Houston ChronicleMay 22, 2008
Foundation co-hosts wide-ranging higher education summit with Gov. Rick Perry
 
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Charleston Daily Mail (WV)May 22, 2008
Editorial: Texas got serious about health care
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsMay 22, 2008
Drew Thornley pens a cautionary note on wind power
 
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News 8 AustinMay 21, 2008
Solid higher education reforms will resolve tuition concerns, David Guenthner says
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramMay 21, 2008
Marc Levin: Ex-offenders who have jobs less likely to commit new crimes
 
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"Planet Gore" - National Review OnlineMay 20, 2008
Vision for county-sized solar plants remains pie-in-the-sky, Drew Thornley writes
 
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Wall Street JournalMay 17, 2008
Joe Nixon explains why doctors are heading for Texas
 
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KKHT-FM 100.7 (Houston)May 14, 2008
"What's Up" program interview with Kathleen Hartnett White, part 2
 
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KKHT-FM 100.7 (Houston)May 13, 2008
"What's Up" program interview with Kathleen Hartnett White, part 1
 
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Lone Star ReportMay 09, 2008
Eminent domain not required for large-scale economic development, Bill Peacock says
 
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Corpus Christi Caller-TimesMay 08, 2008
Converting food into fuel is pure folly, Kathleen Hartnett White writes
 
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National ReviewMay 05, 2008
Joe Nixon: Expert report requirement contributing to drop in medical malpractice lawsuits
 
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National Review OnlineMay 03, 2008
Ethanol messes with Texas, according to Drew Thornley
 
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Amarillo Globe-NewsMay 03, 2008
For Texans, "Proposition 13" moment has arrived, William Murchison writes
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramMay 02, 2008
Kathleen Hartnett White: The folly of food as fuel
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMay 01, 2008
Foundation research on occupational restrictions for ex-offenders highlighted
 
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Houston ChronicleApril 30, 2008
Mary Katherine Stout: CHIP expansion distorts market for health insurance
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsApril 30, 2008
Crowd-out effect from CHIP expansion predictable, according to Mary Katherine Stout
 
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Ellis County PressApril 30, 2008
Steady rise in property taxes raises fundamental questions, William Murchison writes
 
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Cumulus Broadcasting (Dallas/Fort Worth)April 26, 2008
"Our Times" interview with Bill Peacock on the Texas Electric Meter, part 1
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramApril 26, 2008
Deregulation and urbanization limit need for phone subsidies, Bill Peacock says
 
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Bryan County News (Richmond Hill, GA)April 26, 2008
Georgia should follow Texas' lead on spending transparency
 
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Cumulus Broadcasting (Dallas/Fort Worth)April 26, 2008
"Our Times" interview with Bill Peacock on the Texas Electric Meter, part 2
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsApril 25, 2008
Time to reform teacher pay schedules, Brooke Terry writes
 
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Dallas Morning NewsApril 24, 2008
Texas telephone taxes still too high, according to Bill Peacock
 
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National Review OnlineApril 22, 2008
Wind should play peripheral role in Texas energy supply, Drew Thornley writes
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphApril 15, 2008
Editorial: Lawmakers should study any tax reduction ideas
 
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Dallas Morning NewsApril 11, 2008
Benefits do not justify cost of new ozone standard, Kathleen Hartnett White writes
 
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Galveston County Daily NewsApril 10, 2008
End single salary structure for Texas teacher pay, Brooke Terry writes
 
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Brownsville HeraldApril 09, 2008
Editorial: TPPF report on electric choice reveals Brownsville residents missing a lot
 
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Wise County MessengerApril 03, 2008
Markets will find proper balance on Texas insurance rates, Drew Thornley writes
 
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North Central NewsApril 03, 2008
Math/science best practices can be implemented today, Jamie Story writes
 
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Dallas Morning NewsApril 02, 2008
Bill Peacock: Numbers prove Texas electric deregulation working
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphApril 01, 2008
Useless agency rules should be pruned, Marc Levin says
 
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Lone Star ReportMarch 28, 2008
Electric deregulation good for Texas consumers, TPPF says
 
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Dallas Morning NewsMarch 27, 2008
Public schools must focus on basics of teaching reading and writing, says Brooke Terry
 
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Associated PressMarch 27, 2008
Proposed English/language arts standards will help schools improve, Brooke Terry says
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramMarch 27, 2008
Thorny Texas regulations apply to everyday items, Levin writes
 
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Quorum ReportMarch 27, 2008
Administrator of Medicare/Medicaid programs speaks at Foundation
 
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KUT RadioMarch 26, 2008
Foundation primer brings together all views on wind energy
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphMarch 25, 2008
Imposing health care mandates cuts choices, Kalese Hammonds says
 
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Valley Morning StarMarch 21, 2008
Texas mandates expensive health insurance, Kalese Hammonds writes
 
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Wichita (Kansas) EagleMarch 13, 2008
Kathleen Hartnett White: Holcomb power plant holds environmental promise
 
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Dallas Morning NewsMarch 11, 2008
Texas should consider school choice for dropouts, Jamie Story says
 
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"Planet Gore" - National Review OnlineMarch 10, 2008
Drew Thornley: More unintended consequences of the federal energy bill
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphMarch 05, 2008
Editorial: Hiking government role in health care shaky idea
 
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"Planet Gore" - National Review OnlineFebruary 26, 2008
Drew Thornley debuts on "Planet Gore" blog
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphFebruary 26, 2008
Editorial: Early education focus missing critical ideas
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramFebruary 13, 2008
Government the real disease of the health care system, Mary Katherine Stout writes
 
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Dallas Morning NewsFebruary 13, 2008
Student failure should not be accepted, Brooke Terry says
 
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Galveston County Daily NewsFebruary 10, 2008
Posting check registers online could save school districts money, Brooke Terry says
 
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Austin American-StatesmanFebruary 04, 2008
Congress should not shut private sector out of public assistance programs, Mary Katherine Stout says
 
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Dallas Morning NewsFebruary 04, 2008
Only promise transit brings is expense, Mary Katherine Stout writes
 
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Environment & Climate NewsFebruary 01, 2008
Computer models fail to predict climate, Drew Thornley writes
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphJanuary 30, 2008
Clean air, affordable energy both possible, according to Peacock
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJanuary 29, 2008
Texas' school accountability system fails students, Terry writes
 
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KUT RadioJanuary 28, 2008
Levin: Change incentives so that counties treat own non-violent juvenile offenders
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsJanuary 27, 2008
School accountability system lacking, Terry writes
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphJanuary 22, 2008
Editorial touts Foundation's "Thinking Economically" series
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJanuary 20, 2008
Stout: National health care debate should focus on how to create a robust, competitive marketplace
 
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Austin ChronicleJanuary 17, 2008
Policy Orientation provides insight on conservative agenda for next session
 
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Dallas Morning NewsJanuary 11, 2008
Abbott chooses Policy Orientation to announce child health initiative
 
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Lone Star ReportJanuary 11, 2008
Policy Orientation energy panel: Future has more promise than pitfalls
 
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Lone Star ReportJanuary 11, 2008
More coverage on the 6th Annual Policy Orientation for the Texas Legislature
 
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Quorum ReportJanuary 10, 2008
Policy Orientation panel wrestles with immigration issues
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJanuary 10, 2008
Great for AG to talk about how to meet various needs of children, Stout says
 
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Quorum ReportJanuary 09, 2008
Policy Orientation panel: Legislature's efforts to decrease uninsured Texas a mixed bag
 
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KXAN-TV 36 (Austin)January 09, 2008
Chairman Bonnen shares views on pollution at Policy Orientation
 
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Dallas Morning NewsJanuary 06, 2008
Teachers deserve chance to compete for higher salaries, Terry writes
 
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Wilson County NewsJanuary 02, 2008
Market policies key to sound energy policy, writes Thornley
 
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Galveston County Daily NewsDecember 23, 2007
“Legal fees and lobby fees are the reason we need transparency,” Terry says
 
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The Weekly StandardDecember 21, 2007
Texas highlighted as leader on government spending transparency
 
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Amarillo Globe NewsDecember 16, 2007
Terry and Shafer: Texas certification processes keep talented, aspiring teachers out of classroom
 
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KUT RadioDecember 11, 2007
Peacock: Legislature has no role in NFL Network dispute
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphDecember 11, 2007
Foundation: Capping jury verdicts boon for health care
 
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KXAN-TV 36 (Austin)December 10, 2007
Foolish to assume we know all intricacies of how Earth works, says Thornley
 
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Victoria AdvocateDecember 02, 2007
Federal government should not mandate global warming and environmental education in curriculum, Terry says
 
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Lubbock Avalanche JournalDecember 02, 2007
Foundation primer mentioned in windstorm insurance article
 
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National Public Radio "Morning Edition"November 26, 2007
Peacock: No government climate plan allows Texas companies to respond to marketplace
 
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Houston ChronicleNovember 24, 2007
Tort reform the right cure for Texas' doctor shortage, Thornley writes
 
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Lakewood PeopleNovember 23, 2007
Foundation report identifies three Dallas high schools making significant math/science gains
 
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Courier of Montgomery CountyNovember 19, 2007
Foundation research shows merits of incentive pay
 
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Houston ChronicleNovember 18, 2007
Levin: How Harris County can survive without new jails
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramNovember 17, 2007
Growth of government should not be on autopilot, Guenthner says
 
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Lone Star ReportNovember 16, 2007
Give ex-cons work to do, Foundation study recommends
 
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Dallas Morning NewsNovember 11, 2007
Increased road debt heightens risk of future gas tax increase, Guenthner says
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsNovember 09, 2007
Taxpayers need to learn more about school spending and performance, says Guenthner
 
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East Texas ReviewNovember 08, 2007
Foundation study outlines best practices in math, science
 
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Dallas Morning NewsNovember 04, 2007
Taxpayers deserve better results for TYC spending, Levin says
 
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El Paso TimesNovember 03, 2007
Editorial urges implementation of Foundation's math/science best practices
 
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Sherman-Denison Herald DemocratNovember 03, 2007
Sales taxes are simple, transparent and difficult for local government to manipulate, Guenthner says
 
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Abilene Reporter-NewsNovember 01, 2007
Foundation highlights best practices in math/science education
 
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The Daily TexanNovember 01, 2007
If larger class size allows schools to hire better teachers, that could actually help achievement, Story says
 
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Dallas Morning NewsNovember 01, 2007
Foundation: Schools can implement math/science best practices under current law
 
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El Paso TimesNovember 01, 2007
Foundation: Schools of choice among top performers in math and science
 
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Austin American-StatesmanNovember 01, 2007
Schools can't break addiction to higher taxes, Guenthner writes
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphOctober 30, 2007
Texas electricity deregulation has benefited consumers, Peacock says
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsOctober 27, 2007
Voting masks pilfering of taxpayers, writes Guenthner
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphOctober 23, 2007
Simple formula can multiply Texas math and science teaching force, says Terry
 
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Austin American-StatesmanOctober 21, 2007
Regulating carbon dioxide will handicap Texas economy, Thornley says
 
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Rio Grande GuardianOctober 16, 2007
Privatization per se is not bad, writes Levin
 
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EducationNews.orgOctober 14, 2007
Education news website interviews Terry on remedial education
 
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Houston ChronicleOctober 12, 2007
Continued expansion of government health insurance wrong way to go, according to Stout
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsOctober 12, 2007
President Bush was correct to veto SCHIP expansion, says Stout
 
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Dallas Morning NewsOctober 12, 2007
Stout: CHIP debate over who should control health care - individuals or government
 
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Wilson County NewsOctober 10, 2007
Crazy crimes prey on victims, writes Levin
 
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Houston ChronicleOctober 07, 2007
Cancer research best left to private investors, Stout says
 
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Ennis Daily NewsOctober 03, 2007
Truth is conveniently missing, writes Thornley
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramOctober 01, 2007
Fugitives, please come forward, writes Levin
 
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KUHF 88.7 FM (Houston)September 27, 2007
TWIA pricing private windstorm insurers out of Texas market, Peacock says
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsSeptember 19, 2007
Foundation raising awareness of poor civic literacy in Texas colleges and universities
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsSeptember 16, 2007
Foundation report cites long history of victim-centered justice
 
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Dallas Morning NewsSeptember 10, 2007
Renewable energy credits don't provide much benefit to consumers or environment, Peacock says
 
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Houston ChronicleSeptember 10, 2007
Modern state regulation will lower insurance rates, writes Peacock
 
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Brownsville HeraldSeptember 06, 2007
Primer highlights how state's windstorm insurer is hurting for reserves
 
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Quorum ReportSeptember 05, 2007
Foundation Primer confronts how to insure Texas coast against hurricanes
 
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BizRadio (1320 AM - Houston, 1360 AM - Dallas)September 04, 2007
Peacock discusses insurance with BizRadio's Brent Clanton (Part 1)
 
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BizRadio (1320 AM - Houston, 1360 AM - Dallas)September 04, 2007
Peacock discusses insurance with BizRadio's Brent Clanton (Part 2)
 
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Info Tech & Telecom NewsSeptember 01, 2007
Repeal of TIF will save Texans more than $600 million, Heflin says
 
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Lone Star ReportAugust 31, 2007
Texas insurance marketplace not allowed to meet needs of homeowners or investors, says Peacock
 
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The Daily TexanAugust 30, 2007
Foundation debate brings light to state's infrastructure
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphAugust 28, 2007
End-of-course exams can increase student achievement, says Terry
 
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Wall Street JournalAugust 25, 2007
Bush correct to fight SCHIP expansion, writes Stout
 
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Corpus Christi Caller-TimesAugust 21, 2007
Simplify hiring process for teachers, writes Terry
 
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Valley Morning StarAugust 21, 2007
Experts still are locked out of classrooms, writes Terry
 
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Lone Star ReportAugust 17, 2007
Education in Texas decentralizing, says Foundation panel
 
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Waxahachie Daily LightAugust 10, 2007
Crazy crimes prey on citizens, Levin writes
 
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Houston ChronicleAugust 08, 2007
State's overcriminalization trivializes our "real" crimes, writes Levin
 
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Corpus Christi Caller-TimesAugust 06, 2007
Alternative certification programs can be costly path to teaching profession, says Terry
 
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Lone Star ReportAugust 03, 2007
TDI's rate posture may cause insurers to leave Texas, Peacock says
 
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Waxahachie Daily LightJuly 26, 2007
Foundation fighting civic illiteracy
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJuly 25, 2007
Introduce free market ideas to reduce number of uninsured, Stout says
 
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Waco Tribune-HeraldJuly 23, 2007
CHIP shot to socialized care, writes Stout
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramJuly 17, 2007
Universities must do more to teach civics, writes Rollins
 
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Midland Reporter-TelegramJuly 15, 2007
Tax-funded lobbying killed appraisal reform, says Heflin
 
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Houston ChronicleJuly 15, 2007
State must not write off students, writes Levin
 
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Amarillo Globe-NewsJuly 11, 2007
Legislators promote alternatives to incarceration, Levin writes
 
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Midland Reporter-TelegramJuly 08, 2007
Counties have options to keep misdemeanants out of jail, says Levin
 
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Bryan/College Station EagleJuly 08, 2007
TPPF board members Adams, Gramm conclude terms as A&M System Regents
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJuly 08, 2007
End-of-course exams must be rigorous, says Terry
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphJuly 03, 2007
Texas slowly replacing one-size-fits-all incarceration approach, Levin says
 
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Abilene Reporter-NewsJuly 01, 2007
Texas lawmakers chart new brand of Lone Star justice, writes Levin
 
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Dallas Morning NewsJuly 01, 2007
Private business works better, writes TPPF intern Shafer
 
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Waxahachie Daily LightJune 29, 2007
Price laws mean more pain at pump, writes Peacock
 
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Wise County MessengerJune 28, 2007
Vocational education changes help students be more competitive, writes Terry
 
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Lone Star ReportJune 22, 2007
Property owners left exposed to eminent domain abuse, according to Peacock
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramJune 22, 2007
Save taxpayer dollars by taking low-level offenders out of county jails, says Levin
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphJune 19, 2007
Editorial: "TPPF is doing a great service to the state"
 
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KVUE-TV 24 (Austin)June 18, 2007
Whittington case shows property owners require more protection from eminent domain, according to Peacock
 
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Dallas Morning NewsJune 16, 2007
Veto exposes property owners across Texas to threat of eminent domain, says Peacock
 
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KXAN-TV 36 (Austin)June 14, 2007
Stout discusses problems with providing health insurance coverage to Texans
 
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Austin ChronicleJune 14, 2007
El Paso plan makes case for signing of HB 2006, Peacock says
 
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Odessa AmericanJune 12, 2007
Foundation watches legislature when others are watching Oprah
 
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Midland Reporter-TelegramJune 12, 2007
Foundation reviews legislative session for Midland audience
 
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The OklahomanJune 05, 2007
Universal Service Fee on intrastate calls much higher in Texas than Oklahoma, Peacock notes
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramJune 03, 2007
In-school suspension programs are flawed, says Levin
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramJune 03, 2007
HB 2006 will deter government abuse of eminent domain, says Peacock
 
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School Reform NewsJune 01, 2007
Failed charter school bill did not reward student improvement, says Story
 
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Fort Bend/Southwest SunMay 31, 2007
Peacock dispels myths about Texas electricity
 
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Orange County NewsMay 30, 2007
Make it easier for private sector pros to take up teaching, writes Terry
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMay 25, 2007
Lowering educational expectations hurts Texas' children, writes Terry and others
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsMay 15, 2007
Students can't demonstrate subject mastery if not required to pass end-of-course exams, says Terry
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphMay 15, 2007
Cut taxes now, argues Schlomach
 
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Dallas Morning NewsMay 15, 2007
Medicaid reform bill may help Texas become model for different direction, Stout says
 
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The Courier of Montgomery CountyMay 13, 2007
Foundation study helps case for teacher merit pay
 
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Associated PressMay 11, 2007
Dunnam amendment makes future property tax relief impossible, Heflin says
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMay 11, 2007
Limit scope of licensing rules, writes Levin
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMay 10, 2007
Foundation forecast: State can save $493 million with prison alternatives
 
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Baytown SunMay 07, 2007
Seniors with long-frozen properties won't benefit much if amendment passes, says Schlomach
 
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New York SunMay 03, 2007
Stossel touts Edgewood school choice program
 
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El Paso TimesMay 02, 2007
Government funding of health care leads to politicized decisions and rationing, says Stout
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMay 02, 2007
Global warming bills would lead to more government regulation, says Peacock
 
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Corpus Christi Caller-TimesMay 02, 2007
Constitutional amendment would benefit seniors whose home values were frozen most recently, says Schlomach
 
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Lufkin Daily NewsMay 02, 2007
Margins tax may bring in more revenue than anticipated, says Schlomach
 
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School Reform NewsMay 01, 2007
More money for schools hasn't improved test scores or dropout rates, Story says
 
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Budget & Tax NewsMay 01, 2007
Federal government should block grant Medicaid funds to states, according to Stout
 
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Austin American-StatesmanApril 29, 2007
Most states do poorly on juvenile justice, says Levin
 
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Austin American-StatesmanApril 28, 2007
Foundation research shows teacher firings rare in large districts
 
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Dallas Morning NewsApril 25, 2007
Remove schools' shackles, give principals more power to fire, writes Terry
 
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Waco Tribune-HeraldApril 24, 2007
Go beyond rhetoric and protect taxpayers, writes Heflin
 
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Houston ChronicleApril 21, 2007
Folks who foot bills need a voice, writes Heflin
 
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San Antonio Business JournalApril 20, 2007
Texans pay 19% combined tax rate on telecom services, says Peacock
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramApril 20, 2007
Pass legislation to reduce telecom tax burden, says Peacock
 
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The BattalionApril 20, 2007
Foundation president keynotes Aggie Muster
 
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National Review OnlineApril 20, 2007
Grotesque health care politics in Texas, writes Stout
 
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Human EventsApril 17, 2007
Electric deregulation works, writes Holtsberry
 
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Austin American-StatesmanApril 10, 2007
Without incentive pay, quality teaching is at risk, writes Story
 
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Washington TimesApril 09, 2007
Foundation research cited in column decrying electric re-regulation in Virginia
 
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Waxahachie Daily LightApril 09, 2007
Break Texas' addiction to prison, writes Levin
 
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Abilene Reporter NewsApril 08, 2007
Texas electric market sets national standard, writes Peacock
 
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The Lynn Woolley Show (www.BeLogical.com)April 06, 2007
Part 2 of interview with Stout and Moses
 
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The Lynn Woolley Show (www.BeLogical.com)April 06, 2007
Part 1 of interview with Stout and Moses
 
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KUT RadioApril 04, 2007
Global warming measures will harm Texas economy, Peacock says
 
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Austin American-StatesmanApril 04, 2007
Prisons don't hold solution to drug problems, writes Levin
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramApril 03, 2007
Don't mess with Texas electric market, writes Peacock
 
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KLBJ 590-AM (Austin)April 03, 2007
Replace TAKS test with end-of-course exams, says Terry
 
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School Reform NewsApril 01, 2007
Educators concerned about school funding should focus on dropout rates instead of school choices, says Story
 
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Health Care NewsApril 01, 2007
States can fix long-term care problems, writes Moses
 
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Dallas Morning NewsMarch 31, 2007
House slashes pay of best teachers, says Story
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMarch 31, 2007
Across-the-board raises don't distinguish between outstanding and mediocre teachers, says Story
 
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The Daily TexanMarch 28, 2007
Texas is probably the world's greatest success in electric retail markets, says Michaels
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphMarch 28, 2007
Editorial echoes Foundation's position: End the TIF tax
 
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BizRadio AM (1320 - Houston, 1360 - Dallas)March 28, 2007
Peacock discusses Texas' electric market on the Brent Clanton Show
 
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Houston ChronicleMarch 25, 2007
Universal pre-K fiscally irresponsible and ineffective, says Story
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsMarch 25, 2007
Teacher quality matters more than class size, says Story
 
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Dallas Morning NewsMarch 22, 2007
House budget writers exercise restraint, says Schlomach
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMarch 22, 2007
"Well-established pedigree" for privatization of traditional government services, says Stout
 
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Waco Tribune-HeraldMarch 22, 2007
Success of appraisal reforms could hinge on committee assignments, says Heflin
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphMarch 22, 2007
Voters should be equal partners with elected officials, says Heflin
 
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Midland Reporter-TelegramMarch 22, 2007
Lobbyists for cities and counties fighting hard against appraisal reform, says Heflin
 
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Bryan/College Station EagleMarch 20, 2007
Foundation president to become first woman to deliver Aggie Muster keynote
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramMarch 19, 2007
Posting school district check registers makes it easier to follow your tax dollars, writes Terry
 
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Waco Tribune-HeraldMarch 18, 2007
Electric market boosts state, writes Peacock
 
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Valley Morning StarMarch 18, 2007
Privatization allows government to stop dealing with companies that don't meet expectations, says Stout
 
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BizRadio AM (1320 - Houston, 1360 - Dallas)March 14, 2007
Schlomach discusses the Trans-Texas Corridor on the Brent Clanton Show
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMarch 14, 2007
Cancelled contract shows superiority of privatization over government, Stout says
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphMarch 08, 2007
Peacock quoted in editorial on electric deregulation
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphMarch 07, 2007
Foundation research cited in editorial on end-of-course exams
 
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Galveston County Daily NewsMarch 06, 2007
Choose free market or disastrous regulation, writes Peacock
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMarch 05, 2007
Government needs to allocate pre-K funds better, not spend more, says Story
 
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Houston ChronicleMarch 02, 2007
Reform at TYC must go beyond ending sex abuse, writes Levin
 
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East Texas ReviewMarch 01, 2007
Foundation study shows the poor do better in states with low taxes and spending
 
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BizRadio AM (1320 - Houston, 1360 - Dallas)March 01, 2007
Peacock talks about the proposed TXU buyout on the Brent Clanton Show
 
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Budget & Tax NewsMarch 01, 2007
Texas budget is a rags to riches story, writes Schlomach
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphFebruary 27, 2007
Foundation research bolsters case for dropping telecommunications taxes
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsFebruary 26, 2007
Rapid bus systems can attract as many riders as light rail...and at much lower cost, says Cox
 
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Lone Star ReportFebruary 23, 2007
Foundation research shows declining poverty rates in states with low taxes and spending
 
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Houston ChronicleFebruary 23, 2007
Casey praises TPPF criminal justice recommendations in column
 
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Galveston County Daily NewsFebruary 21, 2007
Streamline ex-convicts' work restrictions, writes Levin
 
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Amarillo Globe-NewsFebruary 20, 2007
Make it easier for private sector pros to take up teaching, writes Terry
 
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Quorum ReportFebruary 20, 2007
TPPF mentioned as supporter of exceeding spending cap for property tax relief
 
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Austin American-StatesmanFebruary 20, 2007
Streamline restrictions on ex-offenders, writes Levin
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsFebruary 14, 2007
Most children see no lasting academic benefits from pre-K, says Story
 
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Houston ChronicleFebruary 14, 2007
Foundation disputes benefits of universal pre-K
 
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KUT RadioFebruary 12, 2007
Additional pre-K spending only subsidizes middle- and upper-income families, says Story
 
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Houston ChronicleFebruary 10, 2007
Gov. Perry promotes anti-cancer campaign at TPPF Policy Orientation
 
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Austin American-StatesmanFebruary 10, 2007
Gov. Perry at Policy Orientation: dedicate fees to original purpose or return to the people
 
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The Daily TexanFebruary 09, 2007
Hundreds attend TPPF Policy Orientation
 
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Midland Reporter-TelegramFebruary 09, 2007
Gov. Perry defends lottery proposal at TPPF Policy Orientation
 
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Lone Star ReportFebruary 09, 2007
Electric market concentration should not concern legislators, says Michaels
 
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KWTX-TV WacoFebruary 09, 2007
Gov. Perry defends lottery proposal at TPPF Policy Orientation
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramFebruary 09, 2007
Gov. Perry defends lottery proposal at TPPF Policy Orientation
 
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Lone Star ReportFebruary 09, 2007
Critical policy issues debated at annual TPPF forum
 
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Dallas Morning NewsFebruary 09, 2007
Gov. Perry delivers keynote at TPPF Policy Orientation
 
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Austin American-StatesmanFebruary 09, 2007
Gov. Perry touts sale of lottery at TPPF Policy Orientation
 
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Austin American-StatesmanFebruary 09, 2007
At TPPF Policy Orientation, Thompson encourages Texas to pursue innovative ways to reduce health costs
 
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The Daily TexanFebruary 08, 2007
Editorial cites TPPF research on bias in special education screening
 
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Statesman.comFebruary 07, 2007
School choice saves students and dollars, writes Story
 
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Quorum ReportFebruary 07, 2007
Sen. Patrick tells TPPF Policy Orientation he will vote no on Averitt spending-cap amendment
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramFebruary 06, 2007
Bring back Dicky Flatt, writes Stout
 
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Houston ChronicleFebruary 06, 2007
Editorial: TPPF research bolsters case for prison alternatives
 
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KVUE 24- AustinFebruary 02, 2007
Lottery would run more efficiently if privatized, says Guenthner
 
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Waco Tribune-HeraldFebruary 01, 2007
Bring back 'Dickey Flatt test,' writes Stout
 
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KUT RadioJanuary 31, 2007
Parole and probation cost much less than new prisons, says Levin
 
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Houston ChronicleJanuary 31, 2007
Whitmire/Madden plan incorporates many TPPF recommendations
 
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Houston ChronicleJanuary 30, 2007
Appalling dropout rates make school choice case, writes Story
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsJanuary 29, 2007
Federal income tax system could provide model for state tax rebates, according to Schlomach
 
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Houston ChronicleJanuary 29, 2007
Several ideas to rebate state taxes, says Schlomach
 
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Amarillo Globe-NewsJanuary 28, 2007
Bring back the "Dickey Flatt standard," writes Stout
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJanuary 28, 2007
Customized packages good for Medicaid recipients, according to Stout
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsJanuary 25, 2007
20,000 inmates imprisoned for non-violent drug possession, according to Levin
 
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McAllen MonitorJanuary 25, 2007
TPPF primer focuses on juvenile justice
 
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Valley Morning StarJanuary 25, 2007
Legislature to consider smaller units for juvenile corrections
 
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Brownsville HeraldJanuary 25, 2007
Bills proposed to increase staffing and training for TYC officers
 
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Waxahachie Daily LightJanuary 25, 2007
Introduced budget puts taxpayers first, says Schlomach
 
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Houston ChronicleJanuary 25, 2007
Probation, parole and sentencing reforms would eliminate need for costly new prisons, says Levin
 
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News 8 AustinJanuary 24, 2007
Better uses for tax dollars than CHIP, says Stout
 
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Tyler Morning TelegraphJanuary 24, 2007
TPPF: Appraisal report provides framework for true taxpayer protection
 
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Quorum ReportJanuary 23, 2007
Property tax relief will be fleeting unless local spending controlled, warns Schlomach
 
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News 8 AustinJanuary 23, 2007
Local spending limits completely justified, says Schlomach
 
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Lone Star ReportJanuary 12, 2007
Give certified surplus back to taxpayers, writes Foundation
 
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Waxahachie Daily LightJanuary 12, 2007
"Whole lot of money on the table for property tax relief," according to TPPF
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJanuary 12, 2007
Budget surplus makes it 'right time' for Medicaid reform, says Stout
 
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KCBD NewsChannel 11 - LubbockJanuary 10, 2007
Students' education more important than setting, argues Foundation
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsJanuary 09, 2007
Surplus will support deeper tax cuts, says Foundation
 
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Houston ChronicleJanuary 09, 2007
Foundation urges surplus to be used for additional property tax relief
 
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Hawaii ReporterJanuary 08, 2007
Deregulation of electricity in Texas is working, says Peacock
 
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Waco Tribune-HeraldJanuary 08, 2007
Cigarette tax increases misguided for many reasons, say Schlomach
 
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Houston ChronicleJanuary 07, 2007
TPPF continuing to educate legislators on school choice, says Guenthner
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramJanuary 07, 2007
Lawmakers not to view expanded revenue as "free money," says Guenthner
 
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Budget & Tax NewsJanuary 05, 2007
Electricity deregulation a success in Texas, writes Peacock
 
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Beaumont JournalJanuary 03, 2007
End-of-course exams a good measuring stick, says Terry
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJanuary 03, 2007
Registered sex offenders in alternative classrooms a safety concern, says Levin
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsJanuary 02, 2007
State should focus on limiting government growth, not spending state surplus, says Schlomach
 
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Houston ChronicleJanuary 02, 2007
Schlomach urges caution with budget surplus, warns against growing government.
 
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NCPA Daily Policy DigestDecember 26, 2006
End-of-course exams increase academic standards and student achievement, says Terry
 
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The Daily TexanDecember 11, 2006
Foundation report recommends much needed reforms to Texas system of probation.
 
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Quorum ReportDecember 07, 2006
Foundation credited as long-time supporter of end-of-course tests.
 
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Austin American-StatesmanNovember 28, 2006
Expenditure limit should only be violated for property tax buy-down, says Schlomach
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsNovember 27, 2006
We need to do something besides build more prisons, says Levin
 
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Houston ChronicleNovember 27, 2006
Alliance on both right and left, more prisons not the answer, says Levin
 
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Waco Tribune HeraldNovember 20, 2006
Competition has been good for electricity customers, writes Peacock
 
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New York TimesNovember 17, 2006
Foundation played key role in passage of lawsuit reform in Texas
 
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Austin ChronicleNovember 17, 2006
Privatization of public benefits forces better evaluation of program and services, says Stout
 
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The Daily TexanNovember 14, 2006
The state collects $1.13 for every dollar it spends on probation, reveals a recent Foundation study.
 
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Houston ChronicleNovember 05, 2006
Give Texas taxpayers a break on prison costs, writes Levin
 
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Houston ChronicleOctober 01, 2006
Parks, wildlife would flourish in the marketplace, writes Schlomach
 
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Midland Reporter TelegramSeptember 27, 2006
Government reform requires courage, McTigue tells audience
 
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Dallas ExaminerSeptember 25, 2006
Texas has third highest incarceration rate in nation, writes Levin
 
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Lone Star ReportSeptember 22, 2006
Effects of taxes not always transparent, Schlomach tells House committee
 
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Lone Star ReportSeptember 22, 2006
State must ensure kids going into school alternative truly belong there, Levin tells Senate committee
 
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New York SunSeptember 13, 2006
Fifty percent of Texas' college freshmen require remedial courses, says Story
 
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Fort Worth Star TelegramAugust 22, 2006
Rollins appointed by governor to appraisal task force
 
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Houston ChronicleAugust 22, 2006
Spending, not revenues, cause budget shortfalls, says Schlomach
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsAugust 14, 2006
Dedicated state funds end up being diverted, says Schlomach
 
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Austin American StatesmanAugust 11, 2006
Flaws in outdated system must be addressed, says Stout
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsAugust 05, 2006
Government assistance programs must be reformed, writes Stout
 
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Dallas Morning NewsAugust 03, 2006
State must move forward on welfare reforms, writes Stout
 
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Environment & Climate NewsAugust 01, 2006
Much work left to be done securing property rights, says Peacock
 
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Houston ChronicleJuly 30, 2006
Privatization benefits all Texans, writes Stout
 
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Austin American StatesmanJuly 25, 2006
Universal Pre-K? Not good for kids, writes Story
 
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County Magazine (Texas Association of Counties)July 25, 2006
Foundation work in criminal justice profiled
 
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Austin Business JournalJuly 21, 2006
Universal Pre-K is wrong for Texas, writes Story
 
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Lone Star ReportJuly 21, 2006
Lawmakers, judges discuss judicial selection
 
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Quorum ReportJuly 19, 2006
Judicial selection debated at TPPF event
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsJuly 13, 2006
Bad discipline hits too many students, writes Levin
 
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Salina (Kansas) JournalJuly 12, 2006
Health care consumers empowered by market, writes Stout
 
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Houston ChronicleJuly 07, 2006
Curriculum is best measure of academic success, says Story
 
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BusinessWeek OnlineJuly 06, 2006
Private prisons cost less than government facilities, says Levin
 
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Dallas Morning NewsJuly 01, 2006
Streamlined Medicaid process good for recipients, explains Stout
 
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Quorum ReportJune 30, 2006
State benefits more generous than private sector, notes Stout
 
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Austin American StatesmanJune 27, 2006
Reasonable measures show people are better off today, says Stout
 
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School Reform NewsJune 26, 2006
Tax burden reduction is good for Texas, says Sullivan
 
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Dallas Morning NewsJune 22, 2006
Uninsured better served by market than government, explains Stout
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsJune 21, 2006
State budget a puzzle, writes Schlomach
 
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KUT RadioJune 20, 2006
Probation reform key to alleviating future prison costs, says Levin
 
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Houston Business JournalJune 19, 2006
Telecom taxes put heavy burden on Texans, writes Peacock
 
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Austin American StatesmanJune 15, 2006
Schlomach: Taxpayers should know how money is spent
 
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Brownsville HeraldJune 14, 2006
Lawmakers call for reforms to probation, prison systems at Policy Primer
 
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Beaumont JournalJune 14, 2006
State budget needs to be more accessible, writes Schlomach
 
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Waco Tribune-HeraldJune 09, 2006
Taxpayers deserve more information, writes Schlomach
 
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KVUE TelevisionJune 07, 2006
State needs strict budget practices, says Schlomach
 
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Houston ChronicleJune 04, 2006
Systemic reforms needed in addressing prison crowding, writes Levin
 
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San Angelo Standard-TimesMay 20, 2006
Future energy should be driven by market, not government, says Peacock
 
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Houston ChronicleMay 05, 2006
Editorial notes Stout comments on CHIP program
 
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Waco Tribune-HeraldMay 04, 2006
Schlomach writes about the contradiction of cigarette taxes
 
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Houston ChronicleApril 30, 2006
State money must be spent wisely, says Stout
 
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Houston ChronicleApril 24, 2006
CHIP reforms are working, writes Stout
 
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Dallas Morning NewsApril 24, 2006
Growing economy good for kids, says Stout
 
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Texas ObserverApril 21, 2006
Income tax bad for Texas families, says Sullivan
 
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WFAAApril 20, 2006
More of the surplus should be used for tax reduction, testifies Schlomach
 
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Houston ChronicleApril 19, 2006
Surplus could provide tax cuts without new taxes, says Rollins
 
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Austin American-StatesmanApril 18, 2006
Rollins says surplus should be used for tax relief
 
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Texas WeeklyApril 17, 2006
Foundation calls for surplus to be used for tax cuts
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsApril 14, 2006
Changes to CHIP protect taxpayers, clients, says Stout
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsApril 08, 2006
Levin says animal tagging law a burden
 
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Quorum ReportApril 05, 2006
Tax plan debated at Policy Primer
 
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Fort Worth Star TelegramApril 04, 2006
Census Bureau numbers don't give complete education picture, says Story
 
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Townhall.comApril 04, 2006
Murchison: TPPF research shows half students in Texas universities, colleges need remedial classes
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsApril 04, 2006
Choices ease Texas homeowners' insurance burden, says Peacock
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsMarch 30, 2006
Stinson: Foundation education report contains 'several shockers'
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsMarch 29, 2006
Finance system should rely more on consumption taxes, says Schlomach
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMarch 27, 2006
Envy shouldn't determine taxes, writes Schlomach
 
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Midland Reporter-TelegramMarch 26, 2006
Foundation works to limiting government growth as key to sound tax policy
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMarch 22, 2006
Taxpayers deserve to have surplus returned to them, says Sullivan
 
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Austin American-StatesmanMarch 13, 2006
Reforms to state aid programs must proceed, says Stout
 
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Quorum ReportMarch 10, 2006
Children's Medicaid enrollment drop due to many causes, says Stout
 
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Dallas Morning NewsFebruary 21, 2006
Texans right to demand more money to classrooms, says Sullivan
 
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Quorum ReportFebruary 09, 2006
Taxes must be simple and straightforward, says Schlomach
 
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CNSNews.comFebruary 07, 2006
Overcriminalization endangers liberties, writes Levin
 
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Associated PressFebruary 03, 2006
Dedicate surplus to property tax relief, says Sullivan
 
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Austin American-StatesmanFebruary 01, 2006
Business taxes harm economic growth, says Schlomach
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJanuary 31, 2006
Peacock explores the real cost of renewable energy
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJanuary 28, 2006
Let the market work, says Sullivan
 
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Houston Business JournalJanuary 27, 2006
Peacock asks if renewable energy is worth the cost
 
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Quorum ReportJanuary 24, 2006
Craddick, Sharp offer views at Policy Orientation
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJanuary 21, 2006
Private charity better than government programs, says Sullivan
 
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Lone Star ReportJanuary 20, 2006
School choice is about kids
 
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IT&T NewsJanuary 20, 2006
Deregulation good for telecom customers, writes Peacock
 
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Fort Worth Star TelegramJanuary 15, 2006
Wohlgemuth joins Foundation team
 
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Fort Worth Star TelegramJanuary 11, 2006
Gingrich addresses Policy Orientation
 
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Fort Worth Star TelegramJanuary 11, 2006
Low-income kids need choice, says Leininger at Policy Orientation
 
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Quorum ReportJanuary 11, 2006
Sharp addresses taxes at Policy Orientation
 
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Brownsville HeraldJanuary 11, 2006
Craddick tells orientation more accountability needed in bilingual ed
 
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Austin American-StatesmanJanuary 10, 2006
Taxes addressed at Policy Orientation
 
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Houston ChronicleJanuary 10, 2006
Craddick calls for school reform at Policy Orientation
 
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Fort Worth Star TelegramJanuary 10, 2006
State doesn't need growth in taxes, Schlomach tells Tax Commission
  State doesn't need growth in taxes, Schlomach tells Tax Commission
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San Antonio Express-NewsJanuary 10, 2006
Schlomach urges commission to replace property taxes with sales taxes
 
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Quorum ReportJanuary 09, 2006
Craddick at Policy Orientation says House will address ed reform in special session
 
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Dallas Business JournalJanuary 06, 2006
Telecom reform moves forward, writes Peacock
 
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KUT RadioJanuary 05, 2006
Legislature should set date for offering rural telecom deregulation, says Peacock
 
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Austin American-StatesmanDecember 28, 2005
School choice brings stability to hurricane victims, says Sullivan
 
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Texas MonthlyDecember 26, 2005
Budget growth lamented by Sullivan
 
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Austin American-StatesmanDecember 22, 2005
State will benefit from modernized health system, says Stout
 
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OpinionJournal.comDecember 16, 2005
Chances good for education reform, choice, says Rollins
 
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Austin Business JournalDecember 16, 2005
Business tax not answer, writes Schlomach
 
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Austin ChronicleDecember 16, 2005
Alternative education programs must be reformed
 
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Dallas Morning NewsDecember 13, 2005
TPPF report is 'required reading,' says editorial board
 
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Quorum ReportDecember 09, 2005
Rep. Dutton addresses policy primer
 
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Austin American-StatesmanDecember 09, 2005
Call centers bring efficiency, integrity to aid programs, writes Stout
 
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Houston ChronicleDecember 06, 2005
Higher spending doesn't always provide higher achievement, says Patterson
 
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Midland Reporter-TelegramDecember 01, 2005
Focus must be on liberty, says Sullivan
 
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Wall Street JournalNovember 29, 2005
Competition benefits all kids, finds TPPF research
 
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School Reform NewsNovember 28, 2005
Better pay system for teachers needed, says Patterson
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsNovember 27, 2005
Court ruling frees lawmakers to focus on lowering property taxes, says Schlomach
 
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Austin American-StatesmanNovember 27, 2005
Legislators must address public education's inefficiencies, says Rollins
 
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El Paso TimesNovember 24, 2005
More money must go to the classroom, says Sullivan
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsNovember 23, 2005
Court ruling amplifies need for change in public ed, says Rollins
 
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Memphis (TN) Business JournalNovember 18, 2005
Proper incentives needed in health care, writes Stout
 
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Quorum ReportNovember 14, 2005
Heflin joins Foundation staff
 
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Houston Business JournalNovember 14, 2005
Heflin to guide TPPF budget effort
 
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Austin ChronicleNovember 11, 2005
Teachers need a better pay system, says Patterson
 
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Amarillo Globe NewsNovember 10, 2005
Wright Amendment wrong for Texas, writes Peacock
 
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Dallas Morning NewsNovember 08, 2005
Texas standards for student assessment lower than other states, says Patterson
 
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Houston ChronicleNovember 03, 2005
Focus education dollars on learning, says Patterson
 
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Lone Star ReportOctober 28, 2005
Murchison: Succesful performance pay primer highlights good idea
 
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Lone Star ReportOctober 28, 2005
Student achievement helped by improved allocation of current dollars, says Patterson
 
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El Paso TimesOctober 27, 2005
Teacher pay focus of policy primer
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsOctober 27, 2005
Better teachers deserve better pay, Grusendorf says at policy primer
 
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Quorum ReportOctober 25, 2005
Education money must focus on students and improving achievement, says Patterson
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsOctober 25, 2005
Medicaid not an insurance alternative, says Stout
 
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Heartland InstituteOctober 24, 2005
Legislature got telecom right, writes Peacock
 
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Austin Business JournalOctober 21, 2005
Stout urges use of right incentives in health care
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramOctober 21, 2005
Income tax would hurt Texans, says Schlomach
 
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Fort Worth Star-TelegramOctober 20, 2005
Patterson calls on schools to focus effort on student achievement
 
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El Paso TimesOctober 20, 2005
Patterson says education money must go to the classroom
 
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Focus Daily NewsOctober 15, 2005
Community benefits from charter schools, writes Story
 
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Pottsboro PressOctober 13, 2005
Charters helping all students, writes Story
 
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Austin Business JournalOctober 07, 2005
Private sector shines in disaster, writes Schlomach
 
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San Antonio Express-NewsSeptember 26, 2005
Appearance of impropriety must be addressed, writes Sullivan
 
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Lone Star ReportSeptember 23, 2005
Charter schools improve performance, study finds
 
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Midland Reporter-TelegramSeptember 15, 2005
Moore says state economy good, could be better
 
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Houston Business JournalSeptember 12, 2005
Texas takes lead in telecom, writes Peacock