TPPF statement on fair chance hiring practices

Today, the Austin City Council Economic Opportunity, Technology, Innovation & Creative Industries Committee will consider and develop a recommendation regarding Fair Chance Hiring Practices, which concerns the use of conviction history in hiring practices by private employers in the City of Austin. Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Effective Justice Policy Analyst Dianna Muldrow and Center for Local Governance Policy Analyst Allegra Hill issued the following statement on the Fair Chance Hiring Practices proposal.

Press Release November 9, 2015

TPPF to host “At the Crossroads” Energy and Climate Policy Summit

The Texas Public Policy Foundation will host its second annual At the Crossroads: Energy & Climate Policy Summit on November 19 and 20, at the Foundation’s new building in downtown Austin, Texas. Building on the popularity and success of last year’s summit, this year’s gathering will once again showcase national and international thought leaders who will address the top energy and environmental concerns taking center stage today.

Press Release November 9, 2015

TPPF statement on house interim charge on property taxes

The House Committee on Ways & Means this week was issued an interim charge to “review aspects of the property tax system that contribute to rising property tax levies and taxpayer dissatisfaction.” Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Local Governance Director James Quintero, Center for Economic Freedom Senior Policy Analyst Kathleen Hunker, and Center for Fiscal Policy Economist Dr. Vance Ginn issued the following statements on the interim charge on property taxes.

Press Release November 6, 2015

TPPF statement on house interim charge on property taxes

The House Committee on Ways & Means this week was issued an interim charge to “review aspects of the property tax system that contribute to rising property tax levies and taxpayer dissatisfaction.” Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Local Governance Director James Quintero, Center for Economic Freedom Senior Policy Analyst Kathleen Hunker, and Center for Fiscal Policy Economist Dr. Vance Ginn issued the following statements on the interim charge on property taxes.

Press Release November 6, 2015

TPPF Economist Vance Ginn publishes academic article on gasoline prices

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Economist Dr. Vance Ginn in the Center for Fiscal Policy, and Economists Dr. Donald Bumpass and Dr. M. H. Tuttle in the Department of Economics and International Business at Sam Houston State University, co-authored the peer-reviewed academic article “Retail and Wholesale Gasoline Price Adjustments in Response to Oil Price Changes” published in the Energy Economics journal.

Press Release November 5, 2015

TPPF statement on House interim charge on local debt

Earlier today, the House Committee on Elections was issued an interim charge to “evaluate options to improve the transparency of local bond elections.” Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Local Governance Director James Quintero issued the following statement on the interim charge on local debt.

Press Release November 4, 2015

TPPF statement on House interim charge on local debt

Earlier today, the House Committee on Elections was issued an interim charge to “evaluate options to improve the transparency of local bond elections.” Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Local Governance Director James Quintero issued the following statement on the interim charge on local debt.

Press Release November 4, 2015

TONIGHT: TPPF hosts screening & discussion of “Rockin’ the Wall” documentary

The Texas Public Policy Foundation will host a screening of “Rockin’ the Wall,” a documentary on the story of rock music’s part in bringing down the Iron Curtain. The screening will be followed by a discussion with producer Larry Schweikart and Glenn Murdock of the band, Mother’s Finest.

Press Release November 4, 2015

TONIGHT: TPPF hosts screening & discussion of “Rockin’ the Wall” documentary

The Texas Public Policy Foundation will host a screening of “Rockin’ the Wall,” a documentary on the story of rock music’s part in bringing down the Iron Curtain. The screening will be followed by a discussion with producer Larry Schweikart and Glenn Murdock of the band, Mother’s Finest.

Press Release November 4, 2015

TPPF statement on House interim charge on annexation

Earlier today, the House Committee on Land and Resource Management was issued an interim charge to “study current annexation policies in Texas.” Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Local Governance Director James Quintero issued the following statement on the interim charge on annexation.

Press Release November 4, 2015

WEDNESDAY: TPPF hosts screening & discussion of “Rockin’ the Wall” documentary

The Texas Public Policy Foundation will host a screening of “Rockin’ the Wall,” a documentary on the story of rock music’s part in bringing down the Iron Curtain. The screening will be followed by a discussion with producer Larry Schweikart and Glenn Murdock of the band, Mother’s Finest.

Press Release November 3, 2015

TPPF statement on Election Day bonds

Today, Texas voters will be asked to approve several billion dollars in new debt propositions for all manner of projects. While the merits of each project may vary, one thing is true about them all: voters won't have any meaningful information about them provided at the voting booth.

Press Release November 3, 2015