By Ilan Berman Former finance minister Alexi Kudrin projects up to $160 billion in capital will flee this year. Just how much is Vladimir Putin‘s Ukrainian adventure actually costing Russia? Quite a lot, it turns out. New statistics from the Central Bank of Russia indicate that almost $51 billion in capital exited the country in […]

By U.S. Sen. John Cornyn Each year, on March 2, Texans celebrate a uniquely Texan holiday — Texas Independence Day. It marks the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence at the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos. While March 2 is indeed the day Texans declared their independence, it was in fact the 18-minute battle […]

 Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “It’s going to be a new day down in Austin. A lot of conservatives are going to be moving to town,” the soon-to-be District 16 Senator, Don Huffines, tells Insider’s Jim Cardle. “I like to look at Senate District 16, essentially the northern half of Dallas County, as the […]

Here’s wishing that all our Readers, their Families and Friends enjoy a Happy Easter Holiday. Please enjoy and know that Easter is the springtime holiday marking the rebirth of Jesus and the renewal of the Christian faith. Easter is Christianity’s most important holiday. It is a blessed time for the faithful to celebrate the life, […]

By Cong. Pete Olson Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, DC – As President Obama touts the success of his signature health law known as Obamacare, Texans and Americans across the country are beginning to feel the real world impacts of this law. According to a Hoover Institution study, 2.6 million Americans – primarily low-income earners, young people, and those […]

And, honoring Texas Tech’s Kent Hance By Cong. Randy Neugebauer Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Every week, I hear from farmers, ranchers, and small business owners who are hoping for a simpler, fairer tax code that will help them grow their businesses.  Tax reform can help us strengthen the economy and create jobs.  How?

The Rothenberg Political Report“ When I read the New York Times piece, “Sebelius Said to Weigh Run for Kansas Senate Seat,” I had two very different reactions. First, I figured that national Democrats had to be encouraged that former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, a once-popular two-term governor of Kansas, would be considering […]

All 11 major industries post positive annual growth rates Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Texas fell to 5.5% in March, down two-tenths of a percentage point from February’s rate of 5.7%. The unemployment rate in Texas remains well below the national rate of 6.7%.

“Last year’s tragedy touched the lives of every member of the West community, and touched the hearts of all Texans. . . ”  Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Rick Perry today granted the City of West’s request for an additional $4.8 million in disaster grant assistance for recovery efforts related to the fertilizer […]

Warrant roundup leads to arrest of 33 offenders who had outstanding family violence warrants Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – (FORT WORTH) – The Office of the Attorney General’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit coordinated a law enforcement operation with local, state and federal law enforcement authorities that led to the arrest of 33 fugitives with outstanding […]

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Matt Bingham, Smith County Criminal District Attorney, announced his endorsement of Dan Branch for Attorney General in the May 27th Republican Primary Runoff.  

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn Last week in Austin, America celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. It was a reminder of a time when lawmakers could come together to debate and make tough decisions for the public good, not simply to advance a partisan political agenda. Sadly, last week was also a painful […]

By Star Parker The announced departure of HHS Secretary Kathleen Sibelius marks the end of a chapter of American history. Sibelius, aside from President Obama, has been the most prominent public face on the signature initiative of the Obama administration – the Affordable Health Care Act. The question before Americans today is whether we are […]

By Harry R. Jackson, Jr. Every Thursday, my daily live radio show (The Harry Jackson Show) focuses on health. During the past year, discussions with health and fitness experts have revealed that there is no easy fix to being healthy. The government can’t legislate it and so it is amazing how much weight has been […]

“… Decision should not be delayed any longer than is reasonably necessary.” Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Lead by 5 of the Democratic party’s most vulnerable senators facing voters this fall in states President Barack Obama lost in 2012, a group of Democratic Senators in favor of completing the Keystone Pipeline are again prodding the White […]

Personally identifying information through a central database or registry? Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn has asked President Obama’s Attorney General, Eric H. Holder Jr., about the possibility of the Administration trying to track gun owners. The Texas Republican has puts the Justice Department on the spot following Holder’s testimony about new gun safety […]

Comptroller Distributes $555 Million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “The growth in sales tax revenues was led by business spending in the oil & natural gas, wholesale trade, and construction sectors,” said Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today, announcing that state sales tax revenue in March was $2.09 billion, up 5.6% compared […]

In race for Ways & Means Committee chairmanship, Texas Congressman says its ‘Time for America to jettison our too costly, too complex, and too unfair Tax Code.”  Texas Insider Report: CONROE, Texas – “Why should filing taxes take the same number of hours as all the workers at Wal-Mart, McDonalds and Target will work this […]