By Joshua Fechter, Karen Brooks Harper and James Barragán Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune A stalemate among Texas’ top Republicans has dragged on for months. Tax-cut proponents in the […]
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Supreme Court Ruling Limits Challenges to Unlawful Convictions for Innocent Federal Prisoners
Originally appeared in NNPA By Stacy M. Brown This week’s ruling in Jones v. Hendrix establishes a significant hurdle for prisoners seeking to challenge their convictions in court. In a […]
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Supreme Court Upholds State Court’s Authority in Election-Related Case, Rejects Republican Argument
The justices voted 6-3, stating that the North Carolina Supreme Court had acted within its authority by deeming the map a partisan gerrymander under the state Constitution. By Stacy M. […]
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Texas lowers barrier for food stamps, but many still won’t qualify
By Noah Alcala Bach Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune A new state law increases what SNAP applicants’ vehicles can be worth before they’re disqualified for federal food assistance. But […]
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Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes bill that would give people with disabilities new option to vote by mail
Originally appeared in Texas Tribune By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune The bipartisan legislation was long sought by advocates for disabled voters, including some of the governor’s own […]
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The Texas CROWN Act, HB 567, Signed into Law!
On June 12th, 2023, House Bill 567, also known as The Texas CROWN Act, was signed into law, with the effective date being September 1st, 2023. The CROWN Act prohibits […]
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States with the most anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes
By Leah Burbach Hate crime law in the United States is a difficult patchwork to navigate. The legal definition of a hate crime and the groups the law protects still […]
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This year, Texas lawmakers zeroed in on existing health care programs, leaving bolder measures by the wayside
By Stephen Simpson, Eleanor Klibanoff and Karen Brooks Harper Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Pregnant moms on Medicaid will get health care coverage for a year, patients will get […]
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What’s the Biggest Problem for K-12 Schools in Texas?
K-12 schools have had a challenging few years. From the COVID-19 pandemic to online schooling, students, teachers and parents have had to juggle and navigate the unknown. There are several […]
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Gov. Greg Abbott signs legislation barring trans youth from accessing transition-related care
By Alex Nguyen and William Melhado Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Texas joins 17 other states restricting transgender minors from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapies. Opposing legal groups […]