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Heritage Foundation's Roberts Urges De-Chartering of Liberal Cities

7/29/2025

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Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts called on right-wing state legislators to "de-charter" liberal cities, advocating for state municipal districts to enhance self-governance. Speaking in Indianapolis, he slammed cities like Austin for failing to represent voters and unveiled a bold ten-point agenda aimed at rolling back environmental regulations and reforming standardized testing.

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Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts called on right-wing state legislators to "de-charter" liberal cities, advocating for state municipal districts to enhance self-governance. Speaking in Indianapolis, he slammed cities like Austin for failing to represent voters and unveiled a bold ten-point agenda aimed at rolling back environmental regulations and reforming standardized testing.