“Even if we see progress in the decreases in cases or deaths related to the coronavirus, both the short- and long-term financial prognoses for the economy—and specifically higher education—appear challenging.”
Cary Cheshire
President Trump Halts WHO Funding, Launches Investigation
“The WHO’s attack on travel restrictions put political correctness above life-saving measures.”
Lang Asks Abbott to Reopen Texas Economy
Lang has come forward with serious proposals to restore Texans’ liberty and help the state’s economy get back to work.
Krause Asks Abbott for Return to Normalcy Plan, Provides Recommendations
It’s worth noting that thus far, Krause has done more to advance a Chinese coronavirus recovery plan than any other state elected official.
Abbott’s Inaction Puts Democrats in Charge of Texas
Of the Lone Star State’s 10 biggest cities—which contain roughly one-third of the state’s total population—the majority are run by Democrats.
Abbott Needs to Articulate Recovery Plan, Parameters to Citizens
In order to maintain trust in government and to give taxpayers confidence that the state will recover and basic order will be restored, Abbott and other elected leaders need to articulate their current plan for a return to normalcy.
Dustin Burrows Tells Lubbock Chamber Local Governments Must Start Cutting
While taxpayers have good reason to be skeptical of the Lubbock lawmaker’s comments, the fact that he’s already speaking out about forcing budget cuts and preventing tax increases on Texas families is promising.
Proposed Spending Cut: Slash University Funding and Freeze Tuition
A 25 percent across-the-board cut in budgeted 2021 general revenue funding to the state’s public universities and system administrations would achieve savings of nearly $250 million.
Judge Blocks Harris County Inmate Releases
Bettencourt had previously spoken out against Hidalgo’s order, saying Houston could experience a “crime bomb” if it were to be carried out.
New Report Shows Texas Faring Better Than Neighbors on Unemployment
Texas unemployment claims jumped over 2,000 percent year over year in the end of March.