It has been 28 years since Professor Allan Bloom produced a remarkably readable and poignant critique of American higher education, The Closing of the American Mind. In it he explained what had once been the goal of diffusing and infusing all that … [Read more]
A Special Council Meeting for a BIG Problem
Hats off to Houston City Council Members Michael Kubosh, Chief Bradford, Dave Martin, and Brenda Stardig for calling a special council meeting. This was an extraordinary move to attempt to answer an extraordinary problem – pension liability. Stardig … [Read more]
From the Inbox: Astrodome's Free 50th Birthday Party and Tours
Harris County Judge Emmett, Preservation Houston and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are sponsoring a special 50th birthday party for Harris County's "Eighth Wonder of the World," offering a free celebrationof music, food, drinks and … [Read more]
Another reason to be skeptical of Jeb Bush
On June 21, 2012 former Florida Governor Jeb Bush addressed attendees of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) and made a statement that sent up a big red flag to me: “…we must begin to focus on how we build … [Read more]
What’s my line? The Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council
In November 2013 Fort Bend County voters overwhelmingly approved the County’s mobility bond, but thanks to the Texas Public Information Act we now know WHO claimed credit for passage of the burdening property owners with repayment of $184.9 million … [Read more]
After Years without Review, a Misused and Bloated Federal Drug Discount Program Finally Getting Congressional Review
Guest Post by Tom Kowalski, President of the Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI) The House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health has taken a needed first step in holding its March 24 hearing on the federal 340B drug … [Read more]
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