Track government spending down to the penny

Track government spending down to the penny

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TCPR Launches “Mini Pork Report” Videos

TCPR Launches “Mini Pork Report” Videos

Throughout the summer, the Tennessee Center for Policy Research will launch a series of “Mini Pork...
Watchdog Groups Unveil $260 Million in Government Waste

Watchdog Groups Unveil $260 Million in Government Waste

NASHVILLE  – The Tennessee Center for Policy Research today released the 2010 Tennessee Pork...
Public Transit Proves Costly to Taxpayers and the Environment

Public Transit Proves Costly to Taxpayers and the Environment

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Center for Policy Research today released a policy report in conjunction...

TCPR makes radio host’s “Ralph Rant”

August 31, 2010 at 3:01 pm

SuperTalk 99.7 FM host Ralph Bristol talks about the efforts by some to expand the state’s failing pre-K program in his most recent “Ralph Rant.”

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Recent News

TCPR makes radio host’s “Ralph Rant”

SuperTalk 99.7 FM host Ralph Bristol talks about the efforts by some to expand the state’s failing pre-K program in his most recent “Ralph Rant.”

Aug 31, 2010 15:01

Commentary

This money train has few riders

TCPR’s Justin Owen warns against spending billions of taxpayer dollars on high-speed rail between Nashville and Atlanta in Friday’s Tennessean.

Aug 20, 2010 10:00

Policy

Watchdog Groups Unveil $260 Million in Government Waste

The 2010 Tennessee Pork Report, released today, provides nearly 100 examples of wasted tax dollars.

Jun 29, 2010 13:15

Events

September 22: Jonathan Hoenig

Fox News contributor Jonathan Hoenig will discuss the importance of supporting free markets in Nashville on Wednesday, September 22.

Aug 16, 2010 14:48

Recent Articles

TCPR makes radio host’s “Ralph Rant”

SuperTalk 99.7 FM host Ralph Bristol talks about the efforts by some to expand the state’s failing pre-K program in his most recent “Ralph Rant.”

August 31st, 2010 | Recent News | Read More

Justin Owen named TCPR president

The Tennessee Center for Policy Research announced today that director of policy & general counsel Justin Owen will serve at its new president.

August 27th, 2010 | Recent News | Read More

This money train has few riders

TCPR’s Justin Owen warns against spending billions of taxpayer dollars on high-speed rail between Nashville and Atlanta in Friday’s Tennessean.

August 20th, 2010 | Commentary | Read More

Mini Pork Report Film: Government Waste That’s Easy to See Through

Watch our video on taxpayer-funded art projects, a the final video in our series covering the 2010 Pork Report.

August 19th, 2010 | Recent News | Read More

Let the free market live

TCPR Board member Joe Scarlett shows the downfalls of government regulation and the importance of promoting free markets in the Nashville City Paper.

August 17th, 2010 | Commentary | Read More

September 22: Jonathan Hoenig

Fox News contributor Jonathan Hoenig will discuss the importance of supporting free markets in Nashville on Wednesday, September 22.

August 16th, 2010 | Events | Read More

Pre-K program unnecessary

TCPR research associate Elizabeth Cook explains the perils of the state pre-Kindergarten program in Monday’s Tennessean.

August 16th, 2010 | Commentary | Read More

Less government control helps China’s economy

TCPR scholar Dr. Richard Grant shows how China’s decreasing reliance on government control over the economy is benefiting the communist nation.

August 15th, 2010 | Commentary | Read More

Mini Pork Report Film: The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

TCPR will be releasing short films on various examples of waste in the 2010 Tennessee Pork Report.

August 13th, 2010 | Recent News | Read More

Cap and traded

Acting Executive Director for TCPR, Justin Owen weighs the pros and cons of the now “watered-down” cap-and-trade bill.

August 9th, 2010 | Commentary | Read More

Economics 101: High taxes equal less productivity

Dr. Richard Grant explains the fundamental notion that higher taxes reduce the value of goods, resulting in less production.

August 9th, 2010 | Commentary | Read More

Mini Pork Report Film: Field of Dreams

The Tennessee Center for Policy Research will be releasing short films on various examples of waste in the 2010 Tennessee Pork Report.

August 5th, 2010 | Recent News | Read More

Mini Pork Report film: Music City Star

The Tennessee Center for Policy Research will be releasing short films on various examples of waste in the 2010 Tennessee Pork Report.

July 29th, 2010 | Recent News | Read More

Failure is an option

Law Clerk with TCPR, Will Hines discusses how the recent failure of a Tennessee charter school will benefit the charter system, and improve Tennessee education.

July 28th, 2010 | Commentary | Read More

July 30: Viewing of “Flunked”

TCPR encourages students in the Nashville area to attend our viewing of “Flunked,” a unique movie on America’s education system.

July 27th, 2010 | Events | Read More

TCPR signs letter on direct wine shipment

Today, TCPR submitted a letter to Congress opposing additional restrictions on the direct shipment of wine.

July 27th, 2010 | Recent News | Read More

Nashville City Paper talks education with TCPR

The City Paper gets TCPR’s perspective on the state’s recent Race to the Top grant in a special education edition of the weekly newspaper.

July 27th, 2010 | Recent News | Read More
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