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Texas Considering Universal Pre-K
Via the Texas Insider:
The Texas House recently got a first reading of House Bill 130, authored by Reps. Patrick, Eissler, Anchia, Pitts and Thompson. HB 130 calls for “an enhanced full-day kindergarten program provided by public school districts in conjunction with community providers.” A companion bill, SB 21, has been filed in the Senate by Zaffirini.
The Dangers of an Uninformed Democracy
The Texas Public Policy Foundation blogged this week on how an uninformed democracy could be the downfall of our nation. I enjoyed reading it, and thought you might as well.
The informed participation of citizens is vital to the success of any democracy.
Reforming Texas’ Higher Education Institutions
A few weeks ago the Texas Public Policy Foundation released research that exposed the out of control spending by Texas universities who have placed the burden of their irresponsible fiscal habits on the backs of students, parents, and taxpayers.
Now, TPPF has recorded a PolicyCast that recommends several policies university regents and Texas lawmakers could implement to infuse competition into the higher education market that would result in driving costs down and quality up.
Tell Rep. Bohac to Support HB 1893
Please call him and express your disappointment and ask him to please renew his public support for the bill.
Protect Private Property – Stop the Smoking Ban!
HB 5 is up for a public hearing on April 28th. For those unfamiliar, this measure would ban smoking in workplaces and public places.
This measure is an awful attack on private property rights and the free market. We could use your help fighting the ban.
1. Submit written testimony to lauraelizabethmorales @ gmail.com. All we need is 200 words about why you’re against the smoking ban and we’ll submit the testimony for you.