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As Dizzy Dean once said, “It ain’t bragging if you done it.” Louisianans should be proud of the criminal justice reforms achieved in the historic Jus...
School Property Tax Reform: An Analysis of Options:
The paper examines the history behind Texas’ property tax system, recent attempts to reduce the growing magnitude of the property tax burden, and the...
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Policy Orientation is the premier gathering for all Americans interested in the future of the Lone Star State—and the country. At Policy Orientation,...
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2019 Policy Orientation
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