During the fourth special session of the 88th Texas State Legislature in 2023, the House of Representatives assembled to vote on the fate of school vouchers in the chamber’s education funding bill. For the first time since 2005, a voucher-like proposal advanced through committee to be considered on the floor. Alongside the school voucher legislation […]
The Power of the Pocket: A Brief Look into Campaign Fundraising in Competitive Congressional Races Post-Citizens United
Money has historically played a pervasive role in American politics, especially in Congressional races. Over time, the large sums of cash raised and spent in political campaigns have contributed to the stifling of Americans’ trust in political institutions. People on both sides of the aisle believe entities that contribute to political campaigns have too much […]