Archive for the ‘Spending’ Category

The Big Debt

The Big Debt
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THE PELICAN INSTITUTE is offering up this five-point guide to understanding the Unfunded Accrued Liability, from how it originated and what kind of impact it’s having to national trends and possible solutions.

Vote Yes on Saturday to Prevent New Taxes

Vote Yes on Saturday to Prevent New Taxes
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We believe that voters should support this amendment and vote Yes on Saturday. While there is no doubt that policymakers have been challenged by recent budget shortfalls, most taxpayers face challenges of their own. These taxpayers must live within their means and we believe that policymakers should do the same.

Rural Louisiana’s High-Speed Internet Grant Rescinded

Rural Louisiana’s High-Speed Internet Grant Rescinded
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A grant meant to spread broadband internet to rural Louisiana has been rescinded on the grounds that it would crowd out private businesses.

Commentary: Amtrak Illustrates Inefficiency Of Publicly Funded Transportation

Commentary: Amtrak Illustrates Inefficiency Of Publicly Funded Transportation
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No viable enterprise would hope to operate at a profit with the extremely inefficient procedures currently used by Amtrak.

Commentary: Texas Criminal Justice Model A Resounding Success

Commentary: Texas Criminal Justice Model A Resounding Success
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Texas has managed to reduce its incarceration rate while saving taxpayers hundreds of millions and reducing crime.