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Aug 21, 2026
Unchecked spending has pushed the federal debt to $40 trillion, weakening the economy and limiting the nation's options when the next emergency arrives.
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Aug 17, 2026
It's fine to oppose property taxes, but without binding rules, the state will go on helping itself to taxpayer money.
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Jun 30, 2026
In 'Fiscal Democracy in America,' Kurt Couchman contends that Congress’s broken budget process requires constitutional and procedural reform to re ...
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Jun 16, 2026
State governments are using off-budget enterprises to increase spending and avoid fiscal accountability.
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Apr 13, 2026
Long-term stability demands that states prioritize core government functions, impose fiscal discipline, and reduce dependence on federal transfers.
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Feb 27, 2026
Minor adjustments cannot fix a pay-as-you-go system strained by demographic reality. Restoring solvency demands structural changes that emphasize ownership.