“Inflation will mean that the average U.S. household has to spend an extra $433 more per month for the same consumption basket” of goods, wrote two Bloomberg economists after Thursday's announcement that a key measure of inflation accelerated at its fastest year-over-year rate in 40 years – since January 1982. Some economists believe inflation will likely worsen in the coming months.
"This bill goes a long way in making sure big government doesn’t attempt to centralize and control cryptocurrency so that it can continue to thrive and prosper in the United States," said Sen. Cruz, introducing legislation today that would prohibit the Federal Reserve Bank from issuing a "Central Bank Digital Currency" directly to individuals.
"The Port of Brownsville is rapidly growing the economy of the Rio Grande Valley, and bringing new opportunities to South Texans," said Gov. Greg Abbott today while meeting with port sector leaders, staff and stakeholders at the Port of Brownsville for a roundtable discussion on the Texas economy, the port industry, and the supply chain challenges that have risen over the past year.
“Her death is a solemn reminder of the sacrifices our men & women in green - and their families - make every day. I'm proud to have her legacy live on in our district by renaming the Rocksprings Border Patrol station in her honor,” said Cong. Tony Gonzales, who along with Cong. Jodey Arrington and Sen. John Cornyn helped pass the "Donna M. Doss Memorial Act" to rename the Border Patrol Station in Agent Doss’s honor.
When Joe Biden ran for president he opposed the "taxes on wealth" that two of his competitors, Senators Elizabeth Warren & Bernie Sanders, had proposed. Now he's proposing just that – and even worse. His proposal isn't just on income. He's even wanting to tax unrealized gains, commonly known as an investment's going up in value, by calling that income. And, it’s not just billionaires.
Ukraine can defeat Putin's expeditionary army if the U.S. and its NATO allies increase aid, do not embrace no-fly zones or other provocative trajectories to World War III, cease crazy talk of killing or removing Putin, stop whipping up hatred of all things Russian, and remember that history was never on Putin's side when he invaded Ukraine.
Title 42 is a public health authority that has enabled Border Patrol to conduct rapid expulsions at the southwest border since March 2020.
This means funding will be made available to school systems in Texas that have experienced attendance rate declines because of the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, given an emphasis on in-person instruction.
With this bill, we build on the landmark provisions in the SECURE Act, enabling more workers - especially those of low income and modest income - to begin saving earlier and giving them peace of mind as they plan for the future.
The Texas Comptroller’s office reminds business owners that for many property types, April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts.
I have been writing for years about how progressive policies championed by the Democratic Party and served up under the guise of caring about low-income Americans wind up hurting these very communities.
"If passed, these propositions will cut Independent School District Property Tax Bills by increasing homeowner exemptions for all 5.67 million homesteads in Texas," said State Sen. Paul Bettencourt. Contingent on voter approval, Prop 2 supports increasing the homestead exemption for school district property taxes from $25,000 to $40,000 and would be effective January 1, 2022.
“We redesigned the tax code for growth, millions of Americans can now see opportunity they hadn’t seen before, and main street businesses could grow – creating millions of jobs and increasing wages for millions of Americans,” said Cong. Kevin Brady as he was named the "2022 Texan of the Year" by the Texas Legislative Conference, the well-known Statewide Policy & Business Forum marking its 56th year.
"These tax cuts save a Texas family of four with a median income of $80,000 approximately $2,000 a year – which can be used to put food on the table, gas in the tank, or saved for a family vacation," said Cong. Kay Granger of Ft. Worth. "With Americans facing record-high inflation and energy prices, it is imperative we take measures to extend policies that spur hiring and job growth," she said of her effort to make the Trump era tax cuts permanent.
Attorney General Ken Paxton met with Fire Chief Jody Forbus of Carbon, Texas to tour the area ravaged by the blaze and address one of the largest wildfires in our state’s history.
China's partners in East Asia – North Korea & Russia – possess nuclear weapons. None of America's allies – Japan, South Korea, Australia & the Philippines – has ever tested a nuclear weapon. Nor has Taiwan. All our allies and partners on the far side of the Pacific depend on America for their defense – yet of all of them is more dependent on trade with China than they are with the United States.
Governor Greg Abbott received a briefing from state and local officials in Medina County and held a press conference to provide an update on the state's response to fire activity in Medina County.
These funds will help address local demand for subsidized child care and enroll more children currently on existing waiting lists.
