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June 2, 2025

Title: Texas is Budgeting Like California
Topic: Wasteful Government Spending

Discussed by Vance Ginn
with Dr. Vance Ginn (www.vanceginn.com/)

Part 1 of 2

Texas did not become the nation’s economic engine by spending like California. However, as the state becomes more and more liberal, our spending is getting more and more out of control.

Today, Dr. Vance Ginn discusses this concerning problem and what must be done to stop/fix it. Dr. Ginn is the Founder of Ginn Economic Consulting and the host of the Let the People Prosper Show.

Click here to read Dr. Vance Ginn’s op-ed on this very important issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does Texas have a booming economy? Are state funds up, flat, or down since 2022?

After reviewing the current budget and spending proposals, does it appear that our “Conservative” leaders are governing like Liberal Californians? Dr. Vance Ginn offers some details about the current budget plan and why it’s shockingly sad.

How much money is currently in the Texas “Rainy Day Fund”?

Is this “spend spend spend” mentality dangerous? Dr. Vance Ginn discusses what happened in Kansas a few years ago when they began doing this same thing. Hint: It wasn’t good!

Conservative candidates always promise to cut taxes while on the campaign trail. However, what usually happens when they get to Austin? Listen closely as Dr. Vance Ginn reveals more shocking information that just may make your blood pressure rise a teensy bit!

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Texas is Budgeting Like California
Topic: Wasteful Government Spending

Discussed by Vance Ginn
with Dr. Vance Ginn (www.vanceginn.com/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a Constitutional spending limit? Dr. Vance Ginn explains that the current law from 1987 is simply out-of-date and needs to be amended. He continues to give some suggestions on how to make that happen and reign in the current spending like Colorado has done with their Tax Payer Bill of Rights.

There been times when the Texas Legislature has met to amend the budget due to an emergency. Is there an “easy fix” to accomplish this?

What spending proposals will be on the November ballot for voters to vote on?

Is it becoming obvious that some Conservatives in Austin are in cahoots with the Democrats? Dr. Vance Ginn specifically discusses Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows.

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March 5, 2025

Title: A Different Perspective on Texas School Choice Bills
Topic: School Choice

Discussed by Vance Ginn
with Dr. Vance Ginn (www.vanceginn.com/)

We have had many guests on The What’s UP Radio Program promoting Education Savings Accounts and School Choice. You can search our archives under those topics for those interviews and links to articles.

Today, we are offering a different perspective from Dr. Vance Ginn, the founder of Ginn Economic Consulting and host of the Let the People Prosper Show.

Click here to read Dr. Vance Ginn’s op-ed on this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have we been throwing more and more money at public education for years only to achieve bad results?  Dr. Ginn shares some shocking numbers.

Are Texas parents being gaslighted by teachers’ unions and lobbyists that Education Savings Accounts would destroy public education?

The current legislation for Education Accounts in Texas would help 100,000 or fewer students. Why not allow all students the choice?  Dr. Ginn believes this is a good start to test the program in Texas, because the state has too many children to allow them all ESA’s at once.

In Summary: Why does Dr. Vance Ginn believe HB2 and SB3 are a misstep for Texas students?

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January 7, 2025

Title: The Dangers of Raising the Minimum Wage Nationwide
Topic: Minimum Wage Increase

Discussed by Vance Ginn
with Dr. Vance Ginn (www.vanceginn.com/)

Dr. Vance Ginn is the founder of Ginn Economic Consulting and host of the Let People Prosper Show. Today, Dr. Ginn discusses what an increase in the minimum wage would look like for all Americans.

Click here to read Dr. Vance Ginn’s op-ed on this important subject as published in The Daily Economy.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are the negative consequences to raising the federal minimum wage? Dr. Vance Ginn discusses the increase in cost to customers, the reduction in hours and hiring of new employees, and even the closing of many businesses.

Should the wage a worker is paid be negotiated only between the employer and employee, without federal involvement?

How does a higher minimum wage negatively affect workers between the ages of 16-25?

Are many businesses looking at automating functions and outsourcing to other countries due to the increase in the minimum wage?

Does an increase in minimum wage force employees into a higher tax bracket? Dr. Vance Ginn explains how this is yet another negative consequence.

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December 19, 2024

Title: Does Texas Need Universal School Choice?
Topic: Education Savings Accounts

Discussed by Vance Ginn
with Dr. Vance Ginn (www.vanceginn.com/)

Texas has seen a 42% increase in per-student education funding since 2011. However, 8th-grade math proficiency has dropped by 40%. Where is the money going? Will Education Savings Accounts help?

Today, Dr. Vance Ginne discusses the many benefits of Education Savings Accounts. Dr. Ginn is the founder of Ginn Economic Consulting and host of the Let People Prosper Show.

Click here to read Dr. Ginn’s op-ed on this important topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do less than half of education funding dollars reach teachers and students?

Does everyone – parents, students, and teachers – desperately need choices? Dr. Ginn explains why competition is a good thing.

Some form of school choice has been implemented in 35 states. Are student test scores and graduation rates improved in those states? Have any of those school districts closed their doors due to lack of money?

Does a better education help students throughout their life? Dr. Vance Ginn has seen many employers struggle to find good workers because applicants cannot read or do simple math and explains how universal school choice will help prepare students.

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November 14, 2024

Title: Should Texas Eliminate Property Taxes?
Topic: Property Taxes

Discussed by Vance Ginn
with Dr. Vance Ginn (www.vanceginn.com/)

Citizens in North Dakota recently voted on a measure to eliminate property taxes. How did that work out?

Today, Dr. Vance Ginn has the details about the ND proposition and what Texas could look like in the near future if our elected officials decide to do the same. Dr. Ginn is the founder of Ginn Economic Consulting and host of the Let People Prosper Show.

Click here for the latest from Dr. Vance Ginn.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How do property taxes work in Texas? Terry explains and discusses all the various entities that are included in property taxes.

Our elected officials attempted to pass legislation a few years ago to eliminate property taxes. Why didn’t that pass? Dr. Vance discusses the lame-excuse reasons and why they make no sense.

Does Dr. Ginn expect the issue to once again be brought up for a vote in Austin? He explains why he is hopeful…

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