Rising healthcare costs are straining Texas businesses as the Legislature seeks solutions

Congress must fix its No Surprises mistake

Healthcare is one of our economy’s fastest-growing sectors, and the ability of healthcare providers to manipulate Congress is a big reason why. A modest reform meant to shield patients from surprise medical bills has become a multibillion-dollar windfall for hospitals, doctors, lawyers, and arbitrators. Patients pay the price through higher insurance premiums. Congress must fix []

Poll: Texans Want Local Government on a Short Leash

If you’re tired of watching your property tax bill (or your rent!) climb every year, then you’re not alone. A new poll of registered voters in Texas shows that everyday Texans are fed up with runaway local government spending, debt, and taxes—and they want real tools to fight back. To the problem, Texans overwhelmingly say... The post Poll: Texans Want Local Government on a Short Leash first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Gavin Newsom’s Healthcare Tax: Just the Latest Hit to CA Families

Gavin Newsom’s Healthcare Tax: Just the Latest Hit to CA Families

Medicaid Work Requirements Are Rolling Out Now — Here Is What Your State Has to Do Before Millions Lose Coverage

Medicaid work requirements from the One Big Beautiful Bill are taking effect in multiple states in 2026. Here is what it means for coverage, who is at risk, and what states must do.

Texas’ big health priorities — dementia research, food labeling and ivermectin — have hit roadblocks

Last year, Texas became the first state to require warning labels on thousands of food and beverages containing common 44 dyes or additives, cleared the way for ivermectin to be sold without a prescription and approved a 3 billion fund for dementia research. All three were headline-making in their own right. But nine months later, [] The post Texas’ big health priorities — dementia research, food labeling and ivermectin — have hit roadblocks appeared first on San Antonio Current.