Publications
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Research & Commentary: Texas Parental Empowerment Program Would Be Game-Changer for Lone Star State Families
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Texas House of Representatives would establish the Texas Parental Empowerment Program, an education savings account (ESA) program open to all children in the state. These accounts would cover tuition, fees, and curricula for eligible children at private and parochial schools, as well as educational therapies, transportation costs, textbooks, supplemental course materials, supplemental technological […] -
Research & Commentary: Tennessee House Specifying State of Emergency Parameters Through New Proposed Legislation
Publication -The Tennessee legislature is attempting to take a significant swing at gubernatorial emergency powers with House Bill 422, the House companion legislation to Senate Bill 590. If passed, HB 422 would ensure that a state of emergency issued by the governor cannot last longer than 45 days. HB 422 and SB 590 safeguard Tennessee citizens from gubernatorial […] -
Research & Commentary: Tennessee Senate Specifying State of Emergency Parameters Through New Proposed Legislation
Publication -The Tennessee legislature is attempting to take a significant swing at gubernatorial emergency powers with Senate Bill 590, the Senate companion legislation to House Bill 422. If passed, SB 590 would ensure that a state of emergency issued by the governor cannot last longer than 45 days. SB 590 and HB 422 safeguard Tennessee citizens from gubernatorial […] -
Research & Commentary: Oregon Legislature Standing Up to Governor Overreach Post-Pandemic
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Oregon legislature is attempting to take a significant swing at emergency powers granted to their governor and any future governors with Senate Bill 640. If passed, SB 640 would create stipulations on future states of emergency in the Beaver state. HB 640 safeguards citizens from gubernatorial overreach by stating that an executive order terminates 31 […] -
Research & Commentary: Anti-ESG Bill in Indiana Will Ensure Hoosier State Pension Funds Invested Appropriately
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Indiana House of Representatives would combat environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring systems and ensure state pension funds are invested solely to achieve the maximum return on investment for pensioners, rather than advancing social or political causes that may likely lead to lower returns and / or underperformance. ESG scores are essentially […] -
Research & Commentary: A Minimum Wage Hike to $20 Per Hour Is an Ill-Advised Move for the Rhode Island Legislature
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering Senate Bill 37, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Ocean State to $20 per hour by January 1, 2025. This is a dramatic increase from the current minimum wage of $13 per hour. The bill would initially increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour on […] -
Research & Commentary: Tennessee Legislature Could Amend State Code Relative to Governor’s Emergency Powers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Tennessee legislature is attempting to take a significant swing at gubernatorial emergency powers with House Bill 189. If passed, HB 189 would establish legislative oversight over the continuation of gubernatorial powers during a state of emergency. HB 189 stipulates that an executive order or proclamation issued by the governor expires no later than 45 days […] -
Research & Commentary: Florida on Verge of Universal Education Choice
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Florida House of Representatives would convert the state’s Family Empowerment Scholarship voucher program into a universal education savings account (ESA) program open to all Sunshine State families. These accounts would cover tuition, fees, and curricula for eligible children at private and parochial schools, as well as tutoring services, transportation costs, textbooks, supplemental course […] -
Research & Commentary: Low-Income South Carolina Families Deserve Education Scholarship Trust Fund
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation making its way through the South Carolina General Assembly would establish the Education Scholarship Trust Fund, an education savings account (ESA) program open to low-income Palmetto State children. These accounts would cover tuition, fees, and curricula for eligible children at private and parochial schools, as well as tutoring services, transportation costs, textbooks, supplemental course materials, […] -
Research & Commentary: Oklahoma Education Freedom Account Program Would Be Game-Changer for Sooner State Families
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Oklahoma Senate would establish the Oklahoma Education Freedom Account Program, an education savings account (ESA) program open to all public-school students in the state. These accounts would cover tuition, fees, and curricula for eligible children at private and parochial schools, as well as educational therapies, transportation costs, textbooks, supplemental course materials, supplemental technological […] -
Research & Commentary: Kansas Senate Bill 50 Champions Individual Free Speech on Social Media Platforms
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Kansas Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs will be considering Senate Bill 50 on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, which provides consumer protections by prohibiting censorship of certain speech on social media platforms. The emergence of social media has elevated political dialogue and discourse to a breadth nearly unimaginable a decade ago. When originally developed, these […] -
Research & Commentary: Washington Senate Bill Would Ensure Legislative Oversight of Governor’s Powers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Washington legislature is attempting to take a significant swing at gubernatorial emergency powers with Senate Bill 5063, also known as the bipartisan approach to legislative authority necessary in continuing emergencies balance act of 2023. If passed SB 5063 would establish balanced legislative oversight of gubernatorial powers during a declared emergency. SB 5063 stipulates that a […] -
Research & Commentary: West Virginia Could Provide Reduced Graduated Income Tax Rates with New Legislation
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The West Virginia legislature is considering House Bill 2526 new legislation that would reduce the personal income tax and provide reduced graduated income tax rates in the Mountain State. Throughout recent legislative session, many elected officials have turned their sights towards state revenue and budgets. Legislative sessions have been particularly unique following the COVID-19 economic downturn, which […] -
Research & Commentary: Utah Fits All Scholarship Program Would Be Game-Changer for Beehive State Families
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Utah State Legislature would establish the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program, an education savings account (ESA) program open to all public-school students in the state. These accounts would cover tuition, fees, and curricula for eligible children at private and parochial schools, as well as educational therapies, transportation costs, textbooks, supplemental course materials, supplemental […] -
Research & Commentary: Universal ESA Would Be a Game-Changer for Virginia Families
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Virginia House of Delegates would establish the Virginia Education Success Account Program, an education savings account (ESA) program open to all public-school students in the commonwealth. These accounts would cover tuition and fees for eligible children at private and parochial schools, as well as educational therapies, transportation costs, textbooks, supplemental course materials, […] -
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores A Basic Primer
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores are the chief mechanism by which a cabal of ideologically aligned influential interests working through unelected supranational organizations are attempting to “reset” the global financial system to their advantage. -
Energy at a Glance: Solar Power and the Environment
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Any apples-to-apples comparison of solar energy to alternative sources of power must account for all environmental impacts, not just carbon dioxide emissions at the point of generation. -
Energy at a Glance: Solar Power Reliability and Costs
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Like other renewable technologies, solar benefits from government subsidies and state mandates. Such subsidies reduce the costs directly attributable to solar power generation relative to traditional sources of electricity because taxpayers foot the bill. -
An Analysis of Socialist Candidates in the 2022 Midterm Election
Publication -Policy Studies -Far-left progressive and socialist candidates continue to gain significant traction at both the federal and state levels of government. -
ESG: Central Bank Digital Currencies
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Below is a brief summary of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and how they can be wielded against society to enforce ESG compliance. -
ESG: The Banking Industry
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -The following is a brief summary of how the banking industry has used its coercive market power to weaponize ESG compliance. -
ESG: Financial Discrimination
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -The summary below discusses financial institutions’ discriminatory practices against consumers, and explains proposed solutions to the problem. -
Wind Turbines and Wildlife Impacts
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Substantial research has been conducted that links wind turbines to avian fatalities. -
Wyoming Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023.