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August 16, 2022
Title: Texas Summer Drought
Topic: Texas Economy
Discussed by Sid Miller
with Sid Miller (www.MillerForTexas.com)
Sid Miller is the 12th Commissioner of the Texas Department of
Agriculture. Sid is a Christian, husband, father, grandfather, farmer, champion rodeo rider, and a lifelong Texan. Today Sid Miller discusses the state of the Texas economy after months of drought in the summer heat.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
Has this summer’s drought affected farming and ranching in Texas? Sid explains that there is definitely a shortage in some goods, but is also optimistic about the future.
The drought has dramatically affected cattle production and many ranchers are selling their herds. Will this result in lower meat prices?
Does the heat affect chicken and egg production?
Will the fall harvest for Texas pecans and fruit bearing trees be affected by the drought?
Have the melon crops in the Valley been hit hard by the drought? Sid shares some good news about the Valley…
Should Chinese corporations and/or individuals be allowed to buy farm land in Texas, especially close to military bases? Sid explains why he believes: “This is one of the stupidest things we as a country, as a state, allow to happen.”
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July 1, 2022
Title: Economic Stagflation is Here. Is a Recession Next?
Topic: Texas Economy
Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Part 1 of 2
Dr. Vance Ginn is the Chief Economist at the Texas Public
Policy Foundation. Dr.
Ginn formerly served as the Associate Director for Economic Policy of the Office
of Management and Budget at the Executive Office in a portion of President
Trump’s term.
Today Dr. Ginn discusses inflation, government spending, and whether or not we
are experiencing a recession.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is Stagflation? What is Shrinkflation? Can we have both at the same time?
Dr. Ginn has a great, easy-to-understand explanation…
Is government spending contributing to today’s inflation?
How much did stimulus spending raise the national debt?
Should the bond rate be near the inflation rate? Again, Dr. Ginn explains how
this works in a way even non-economists can understand…
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Economic Stagflation is Here. Is a Recession Next?
Topic: Texas Economy
Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Will it be painful to pull ourselves back up from this slump? Dr. Ginn says: “We’ve
been on a sugar high and, at some point, that headache – that hangover – is
going to happen.”
What will the housing market will look like in a few years? What about the
market for household appliances and even new/used vehicles?
How is “recession” defined? What are experts predicting for the next
quarter?
To control and reduce inflation, what must our government do? Dr. Ginn believes
that the answer is simple: Congress must stop spending money and the Feds must
stop printing so much money. br />
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February 8, 2021
Title: Texas: A Model for the Nation
Topic: Texas Economy
Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Dr. Vance Ginn is a Chief Economist with the Texas Public Policy
Foundation. Today he discusses the Texas economy. For decades,
Texas has been a model for the nation. Can it continue to do so?
He says: “Shutdowns and stay-at-home orders across Texas due to COVID-19
have spiked unemployment, slowed tax receipts, and forced the permanent closure
of thousands of Texas businesses since March. A return to previous success is
possible, and necessary, by safely reopening Texas and promptly strengthening
its institutions.”
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why is Texas in the bulls-eye for company relocations?
Is Texas a desired destination for many workers around the country?
Has the lock-down effected the business climate around the US and specifically
in Texas?
What can local and state elected officials do to revive the business climate in
Texas? Dr. Ginn is hopeful that the 2021 Legislature will tackle this issue with
a “Responsible Recovery Agenda”.
What should the Texas Legislature do to preclude elected officials from acting
on their own, without Legislative authority?
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July 29, 2020
Title: Texas Must Reign in Spending
Topic: Texas Economy
Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Part 1 of 2
Most people realize that if your outflow exceeds your inflow, your upkeep will be your downfall.
Are Texas leaders following this same philosophy?
Dr. Vance Ginn is the Chief Economist with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He previously served as the Chief Economist of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) at the Executive Office of the President during the Trump Administration.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why is it imperative for local and state governments to stay on budget, especially during difficult economic times?
In 2019, did the Texas Legislature pass a two-year balanced budget using projected revenues estimated by the Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar?
Because of the COVID-19 shut-down and subsequent oil downfall, is the Texas Comptroller, Glenn Hegar, projecting a shortfall in revenue collections? And if so, now much?
How important is it to rein in government spending without raising taxes?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Texas Must Reign in Spending
Topic: Texas Economy
Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Have state leaders already asked some agencies to find 5% savings to cover part
of the Texas budget shortfall? Dr. Ginn and the TPPF believe the cuts should
actually be much higher.
What is “zero-based budgeting”?
Should the Federal government bail-out Texas and other states during these
difficult times?
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May 28, 2020
Title: Positive and Negative Effects of the CARES Act
Topic: Texas Economy
Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Dr. Vance Ginn is the new Chief Economist at the Texas Public
Policy Foundation (TPPF). He is the former Associate Director
for Economic Policy in WDC under the Trump Administration.
Today, Dr. Ginn discusses the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection
Program and Health Care Enhancement Act that were approved on
March 27.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does the CARES Act specify how each state is permitted to use the money
they receive?
What is the current Texas budget? Have tax receipts (revenue) declined
dramatically since the beginning of the Coronavirus quarantine? How will this
affect the budget?
Are more people using online shopping, especially now during the lockdown? How
will this affect the state budget? Dr. Ginn focuses on the positive effects from
the quarantine…
Could all Americans see higher tax rates in the future as a result of COVID-19?
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August 12, 2019
Title: UPDATE: Texas Economy
Topic: Texas Economy
Discussed by Glenn Hegar
with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts www.GlennHegar.com
Glenn Hegar, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, has an update on how the Texas economy is performing under the Trump Administration.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is the Texas Economy growing? Glenn discusses the extremely low unemployment rate and the new jobs that have been created…
Are employers in Texas having a difficult time finding qualified employees?
How does the Texas economy compare to other states and nations?
Does Texas produce both oil and wine?
How much wind energy does Texas produce?
Are Trump’s trade policies helping the US export more goods and services to Canada and Mexico?
Is Glenn Hegar optimistic over the future of Texas and Texans?
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May 24, 2018
Title: Part 2 of 2 - Texas is Number One – Again!
Topic: Texas Economy
Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What factors contribute to a good standard of living?
Listen as Dr. Ginn compares the Texas economy to California...
Is a $500 tax per worker enough to get big businesses to leave Seattle? What’s
UP with THAT?
What big businesses are choosing to move their operations to Texas?
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January 16, 2018
Title: Update on the Texas Economy with the Texas Comptroller
Topic: Texas Economy
Discussed by Glenn Hegar
with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts www.GlennHegar.com
Glenn Hegar is the current Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
His office handles all things related to taxes, in addition to other issues. Listen in as Glenn offers an update on the Texas economy.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is the Texas economy booming?
Are sales taxes, in general, increasing or decreasing?
Are tax revenues up or down?
How many new jobs were added in Texas during the last twelve months?
Should other states, like California, New York, and Illinois, look to Texas for guidance and advice to improve their states’ economies?
What are some of Glenn Hegar’s responsibilities as the Texas Comptroller?
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