Mary Lou Lang News
Former public school teacher gives her take on education savings accounts
By Mary Lou Lang | Mar 15, 2023
A former public school teacher, who now home-schools most of her children, gave her take on education savings accounts (ESAs) and how they would "level the playing field" for everyone.
Founder of Mercer Street Financial gives his take on crypto, risks and Binance
By Mary Lou Lang | Feb 9, 2023
Cryptocurrency has been the focus of the news recently with the collapse of FTX and billions lost for investors. Government agencies in the U.S. and across the pond are calling for more regulation, as well as oversight committees.
Institute for Energy Research analyst: Solar industry is causing environmental problems
By Mary Lou Lang | Jul 16, 2021
The solar industry has been touted as the key to the nation's green energy future and an environmental-friendly energy source, but a new report by an energy research organization and an expert see a different future regarding solar panel waste and the potential for higher electricity costs, including for Texans.
Activist: 'Hard to say' if Senate will block extension of tax abatements for wind, solar farms
By Mary Lou Lang | May 13, 2021
The Texas House's recent vote to extend Chapter 313 property tax abatements by school districts to big businesses has drawn the opposition of many conservative and liberal groups.