TPPF applauds President Trump’s executive order on Obamacare
Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order on Obamacare:
Press Release October 12, 2017Press
“Pluralism and American Education”
Tomorrow, Oct. 12, Dr. Ashley Berner, Deputy Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy will participate in a public discussion on the current status and health of the American education system at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. A book signing will follow.
Press Release October 11, 2017TPPF files motion for summary judgment in Bone Cave Harvestman lawsuit
The Texas Public Policy Foundation recently filed a motion for summary judgment in the pending lawsuit seeking to delist the Bone Cave Harvestman from the Endangered Species Act.
Press Release October 11, 2017TPPF Applauds Decision to Repeal Clean Power Plan
Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation praised the Trump Administration’s decision to repeal the Clean Power Plan, an Obama-era job-killing regulation by the Environmental Protection Agency. The result will mean greater reliability of the country’s electrical grid and protect Americans from skyrocketing energy costs.
Press Release October 10, 2017TPPF files motion for summary judgment in Bone Cave Harvestman lawsuit
The Texas Public Policy Foundation on Friday afternoon filed a motion for summary judgment in the pending lawsuit seeking to delist the Bone Cave Harvestman from the Endangered Species Act. TPPF’s Center for the American Future represents Williamson County resident John Yearwood and Williamson County, Texas in the lawsuit, which challenges the authority of the federal government to use the Interstate Commerce Clause to regulate non-commercial interactions with the Bone Cave Harvestman arachnid, which only exists in two central Texas counties, is not bought nor traded in interstate commerce, and does not otherwise affect interstate commerce.
Press Release October 9, 2017ICYMI: TPPF encouraged EPA to repeal Obama-era Clean Power Plan rule
On Friday, E&E News published an article on a recent meeting Texas Public Policy Foundation staff had with White House and EPA officials. The following are key excerpts from that article and are especially timely as the EPA indicates they will announce a rollback of the Clean Power Plan on Tuesday.
Press Release October 9, 2017TPPF Releases Report Examining Department of Energy’s Rule on Grid Resiliency
Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Economic Freedom released Overview of the Department of Energy’s Proposed Grid Resiliency Pricing Rule by Bill Peacock. The paper provides an overview of the reliability challenges of the U.S. electric grid, the flaws of the DOE’s proposed rule, and the path forward for improving the reliability and security of America’s electric grid.
Press Release October 5, 2017TPPF to host interactive Local Government Liberty Summit on Friday
On Friday, October 6, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, in partnership with the Texas Local Government Center, will host a brand-new interactive forum, the Local Government Liberty Summit.
Press Release October 5, 2017TPPF releases paper on consumer lending
Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released, Needed: Consumer Access to Capital by Bill Peacock and Olivia Krog. The paper details how regulation of payday lending, tax lien loans, and other lending products often reduces access to capital for those consumers who have the greatest need.
Press Release October 3, 2017Media Advisory: Lt. Gov. Patrick to speak at TPPF on Monday about regulatory reform
After eight years of bureaucratic red tape put forward by Washington, D.C., the Trump Administration has made dramatic progress minimizing and eliminating burdensome and ineffective federal regulations that have slowed economic growth.
Press Release September 28, 2017TPPF statement on tax reform proposal
The Texas Public Policy Foundation offers the following statements on proposed tax reforms as announced by President Donald Trump this afternoon.
Press Release September 27, 2017TPPF Statement on Graham-Cassidy
As the United States Senate considers the fate of the Graham-Cassidy healthcare reform measure, it is incumbent upon our leaders to stay the course and fully debate the legislation. The current discussions have the elements necessary to form the path to consensus, and there remains the possibility of a grand bargain to get both the reforms those seeking full repeal of Obamacare desire and resolution for the concerns of those worried about the reduction in Medicaid expansion.
Press Release September 26, 2017