What is it about elected officials thinking they are above the laws they set for us?
Charles Blain
Commentary, Federal, Local, State
Blain: Vote Local to Save Your Nation
“The fight for limited government, lower taxes, and a freer society is a long and arduous cause; and it’s one that never really ends, but it’s a cause worth fighting for.” – Ross Kecseg
Blain: Guaranteed Income Coming to a City Near You?
Data tells us the only way to truly uplift Black and Hispanic low-income Americans in cities is through education and access to employment opportunities.
Blain: Reform, Not Defunding
Black communities around the United States want better interactions with law enforcement, not the abolition of police departments.
Blain: Black Americans Want Cops in Their Neighborhoods
Poll shows vast majority of Black Americans want police and better interactions with them.
Commentary: Viral Pandemic Exposed Poor Cash Management in Government
“The federal government shouldn’t reward local governments’ bad budgetary behavior by bailing them out. The pandemic only highlighted this problem—it didn’t create it.”
Commentary: The Virus’ Uneven Path
In its most recent update, the Texas Workforce Commission reported 286,000 unemployment benefit claims across the Houston region, the highest number in the state.
State Halts Houston ISD Superintendent Search
HISD’s superintendent search has been stopped by the TEA.
CyFair to Hold Billion-Dollar Bond Election
Just a few short years after the passage of a billion-dollar bond, a Harris County school district is back asking voters for more.
Another Major Union Drops Turner Support
Houston Firefighters gain another ally in row with Mayor.