Modern taxation is not the price of civilized society; it is the cost of betraying our heritage of self-governance.
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Commentary: A Tale of Two Cities
Government entities cannot spend as if everything is normal.
Some Local Governments Refuse to Delay Tax and Bond Elections
While Texans are confined to their homes, some local governments are trying to pass new debt and taxes.
Why is Pflugerville Taking More of Your Cash?
One look at how the city is spending citizens’ money raises the question: Do they really need more?
Leander Looks to Cut Taxes, Spending
While small, the move is a substantial step in the right direction for Leander taxpayers who had been subjected to increase after increase for over a decade.
Georgetown Raising Taxes, Making Corrupt Deals
The average Georgetown homeowner could have had hundreds of extra dollars in their pocket.
Conroe Proposes Property Tax Hike Ahead of State-Mandated Cutoff
Ahead of Senate Bill 2’s mandated limit on property taxes, Conroe joins a long list of Texas cities attempting to raise rates before the law goes into effect.
Austin City Council Spending $450,000 on Two Toilets
City council is quite literally flushing citizens’ money down the drain.
Midland County Axes Promotions Account
Midland’s newly elected county judge follows through on his campaign promise of fiscal responsibility.
Connecticut Forges Ahead into Economic Darkness
The likely result of Lamont’s election is a continuance of the state’s downward trend.