Should the Federal Reserve Cut Interest Rates?
Should the Federal Reserve cut interest rates? On “The Two-Handed Economist,” John W. Diamond lays out what’s at stake for…
August 28, 2025 3349 Results
Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy announces fall public programming August 27, 2025
Lineup features U.S. Rep. Babin on space exploration, Dr. Mann and Dr. Hotez on science and disinformation, former World…
Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Religious Americans
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes major changes to immigration, education, and federal aid policies that could…
August 26, 2025 
Texas 89th Legislative Session: Building Momentum for Non-Medical Drivers of Health Policy August 21, 2025
Overview
The 89th Texas Legislative Session demonstrated sustained interest in policies addressing non-medical drivers of…
What to Know About Renewable Diesel and Biodiesel
Renewable diesel and biodiesel are often grouped together, but their differences matter — particularly in engine…
August 19, 2025 
Will AI Destroy the World Wide Web? August 19, 2025
If We Can Find Information by Asking GenAI, Who Needs the Web?
The World Wide Web (Web) emerged as a new medium in the mid…
‘Chocolate Cars’: Illegal Vehicle Imports to Mexico From the US
Tony Payan explores the “chocolate car” phenomenon and the black and gray markets that emerge along the U.S.-Mexico border…
August 18, 2025 
Could the Permian Basin Become America’s Next AI Data Hub?
Texas’ Permian Basin has great potential to bolster U.S. global competitiveness in artificial intelligence.
August 15, 2025 
Harris County Toll Roads Are Generating Large Surpluses
Harris County’s toll road system has generated billions in surpluses, but for how long? A new brief finds rising costs and…
August 14, 2025 
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the Future of Clean Energy
Ken Medlock discusses the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for the clean energy landscape — plus the key role…
August 13, 2025