TPPF 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, 2017TPPF statement on Graham-Cassidy health care bill
Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released its analysis of the Senate’s latest effort to repeal Obamacare, known as the Graham-Cassidy Bill, along with the following statement:
Press Release September 19, 2017TPPF’s Venable announced as Abbott’s new appointments director
Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation congratulated Peggy Venable, who currently serves as a senior visiting fellow, on her selection as the new appointments director for Gov. Greg Abbott.
Press Release September 18, 2017TPPF marks Constitution Day and Celebrate Freedom Week
Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation encouraged families and educators to promote Constitution Day and Celebrate Freedom Week as ways to help young Texans understand the importance of our nation’s highest governing document.
Press Release September 18, 2017New state-level jobs report shows Texas’ job creation continues to lead nation
Today, the Texas Workforce Commission released state-level labor market information for August 2017. The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s director of the Center for Economic Prosperity and senior economist, Dr. Vance Ginn issued the following statement:
Press Release September 15, 2017Austin’s new budget increases taxes, affordability problem
Last night, Austin City Council members voted to approve a new $3.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2018. The budget will raise taxes and fees for the typical Austin resident by $151.
Press Release September 14, 2017TPPF announces new vice president of communications
Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation announced Brian Phillips as the new vice president of communications.
Press Release September 7, 2017TPPF Opposes Debt Ceiling Increase Without Reform
Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation joined with nine national conservative groups in a letter to House leadership to oppose raising the debt ceiling without significant reforms.
Press Release September 6, 2017Coalition letter against debt limit increase
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Press Release September 6, 20175th Circuit relies on TPPF Dalton Trucking case precedent in ruling for Texas over EPA
On Friday, a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for the State of Texas cited the TPPF Dalton Trucking v. EPA lawsuit as a precedent for its decision.
Press Release August 29, 2017TPPF files summary judgment motion in Austin short-term rental ordinance case
The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s litigation Center for the American Future filed its summary judgment motion to determine that the City of Austin’s short-term rental ordinance violates Plaintiffs’ rights under the Texas Constitution. Supported by evidence collected from the city during the litigation, the’ motion shows how Austin’s ordinance violates residents’ rights under the Texas Constitution to privacy, assembly, equal protection, movement, due course of law, and the right to be secure from unreasonable search and seizures.
Press Release August 29, 2017