Local advocacy forum challenges billionaire policies ahead of state capitol protest
Ahead of a protest at the state capitol Thursday, the low-income advocacy nonprofit VOCAL-TX hosted a forum to push back ...
Gov. Greg Abbott is back in Washington in search of $11 billion payback for border costs
Gov. Greg Abbott returned to the nation’s capital as he seeks $11 billion to cover the state’s 4-year-old border security ...
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In quest to infuse more religion into Texas schools, advocates say courts are now on their side
Past efforts to allow more religion in public schools have been hamstrung by legal challenges. But those on the religious ...
Gov. Abbott advocates for Congressional reimbursement of $11.1 billion spent on Texas border security in second trip to D.C.
With billions of dollars on the line, Gov. Greg Abbott is back in Washington, D.C. for the second straight week.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, ready to play ‘hardball’ for bail reform, says House is on board
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has scheduled a 10 a.m. news conference at the Capitol. No subject was listed in his announcement.
Governor Abbott says a new Stock Exchange in Texas ‘will make Texas the financial capital of America’
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he “celebrated” the announcement that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is planning to ...
Commission OKs new short-term rental regulations, setting stage for Austin City Council vote
The 9-0 vote by the City of Austin Planning Commission sets the stage for a final decision by City Council later this month ...
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Lawsuits with Trump administration stretching Illinois attorney general’s resources
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced this week he has joined yet another multistate lawsuit against ...
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visits Capitol Hill
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is visiting Capitol Hill Wednesday, making a case to Congress to reimburse Texas for $11 billion.
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With federal money at risk, Minnesota’s public colleges stress high stakes of state budget debate
By Peter Cox Leaders of Minnesota’s two main college systems routinely approach lawmakers with big financial requests and promises of returns of those investments. This year, they’re coming to the ...