Thousands of workers and major oil companies are flooding into South Texas. But some are reluctant to invest in houses and other permanent infrastructure. A “When will it bust?” mentality hangs over the region.  More »

It is usually refreshing when a political promise is kept, but when prevailing circumstances and economics justify making a change, a pledge can be taken too far. Absolutes in politics can lead to unintended consequences.  Rather than trust citizens to understand and accept circumstantial changes, politicians often just remain dogmatic. The anti-tax position of Virginia [...]  More »