Charles Blain

Charles Blain is the president of Urban Reform and Urban Reform Institute. A native of New Jersey, he is based in Houston and writes on municipal finance and other urban issues.
Public-Sector Union Abuse

Public-Sector Union Abuse

Public sector unions negotiate with governments, allowing them to fight for countless tax dollars. Instead of fighting for increased worker benefits, they fight for more power and control.

Montgomery County Water Fight

Montgomery County Water Fight

Two Montgomery County water districts are fighting for more rights to control groundwater usage in the county. Residents and officials are fighting back in court.

Houston Finances From Bad To Worse

Houston Finances From Bad To Worse

With the rollout of a new accounting method, Houston’s finances look shockingly different in the annual financial report released last New Year’s Eve.

Turner Administration: Issues To Watch

Turner Administration: Issues To Watch

With Turner’s mayoral election behind, it’s time to take a look at some of the bigger issues that the vowed during the campaign to bring forward once in office.

End Government-Union Collusion

End Government-Union Collusion

Unions colluding with the government are given an unfair advantage through fund transfers and access to public employees. This inappropriate relationship needs to end.