T.H. Lawrence News
Every Texan analyst: 'Great majority of projects receiving Chapter 313 abatements would have located in Texas without the tax break'
By T.H. Lawrence | Mar 2, 2022
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar had floated the idea of ceasing data collection for Chapter 313-related information this year.
Energy Alliance director: Texas Legislature killed bills that could have prevented blackouts
By T.H. Lawrence | Mar 17, 2021
Energy Alliance Policy Director Bill Peacock said the Texas Legislature could have enacted policies that would have prevented the massive blackouts that left 4 million Texans shivering in the dark in mid-February.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce official: 'Unfunded mandate' for hazard pay harms firms with thin profit margins
By T.H. Lawrence | Feb 22, 2021
States and cities demanding companies boost employee wages with “hazard pay” or “hero pay” are being cast as villains, as some workers are out of work because of these actions.
Life: Powered director: All energy subsidies ‘should be eliminated to allow the free market to function’
By T.H. Lawrence | Jan 26, 2021
Texas Public Policy Foundation analyst calls for end of government support for wind, solar
Obamacare just one broken promise after another, analyst says
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 14, 2020
When David Balat talks about health care, he speaks from a wealth of experience.
Analyst: Power purchasing agreements often more about public relations than energy
By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 15, 2020
Texas firms that promote renewable energy continue to rely on fossil fuels
Virtual Arizona-based event offered for commercial real estate professionals
By T.H. Lawrence | May 9, 2020
AZSC Reconnect 2020 scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, May 18-19
Business owner, state representative battle Florida shutdown order
By T.H. Lawrence | May 6, 2020
Charges dropped against store proprietor after Sabatini takes case
Florida Department of Health data tracking causes concerns
By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 16, 2020
A St. George Island woman was taken aback to learn Franklin County and the Florida Department of Health are using data to track the movement of people.
Let all Texans shop for best utility deal, say state senator, energy expert
By T.H. Lawrence | Mar 17, 2020
Veteran analyst says issue has existed for years — but change may be possible now
Austin spends $1 billion to build, maintain and buy back idled biomass plant
By T.H. Lawrence | Mar 16, 2020
Former Goldman Sachs partner terms it the ‘Austin biomass disaster’
After a decade of debate, and millions of dollars later, Franklin County hospital future still unclear
By T.H. Lawrence | Mar 13, 2020
Voters approved never-built facility in 2007, now management firms seek control