Spending

The Sustainable Budget Project: Don’t Let Texas Become California

The Texas model wasn’t built by bigger government. It was built by economic freedom.

Jun 9

The Sustainable Budget Project: Alaska’s Resource Trap

Natural wealth should create opportunity, not bigger government.

Jun 3

The Fiscal Time Bomb Washington Won’t Fix with Dr. Patrick Horan | LPP 196

What the data say about deficits, debt, and reality

Apr 30

Tax Triggers Need Spending Restraint

North Carolina shows why lasting tax relief depends on spending discipline, not just strong revenue forecasts.

Apr 24

Fiscal Discipline Wins

Sustainable budgets are the surest way to cut taxes and avoid New York-style dysfunction.

Apr 8

Healing Washington’s Spending Binge

A 3 percent deficit target is better than drift, but a hard spending limit is the real fix

Mar 27

When Good Intentions Become Bad Policy

Four pieces today. One consistent failure: replacing markets with government control.

Jan 23

Tax Reform Without Spending Restraint Is a Mirage

Zero and flat income taxes are winning ideas—but without sustainable budgeting, they’re built on sand.

Aug 15, 2025

Freedom, Finances, and Federalism with Tom Savidge | Let People Prosper Ep. 132 🎙️

How federal policies, state budgets, and fiscal rules shape our future with Tom Savidge at American Institute for Economic Research.

Jan 23, 2025

Faith, Freedom, and Texas Policy with Bill Peacock | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 131🎙️

Exploring property rights, budgeting, and energy with a Christian worldview

Jan 16, 2025

The Truth About Tariffs, Taxes, and State Reforms with Erica York | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 130🎙️

How policies shape your paycheck and the economy

Jan 9, 2025

Unlocking Prosperity: Stories of Freedom and Reform with Dr. Matt Mitchell | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 129🎙️

Exploring how economic freedom shapes better lives and brighter futures

Jan 2, 2025

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