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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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 […]
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PRIDE & Education in Texas Schools
June is PRIDE month, and according to a recent Census Bureau study focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, which left out the queer contingent, Texas has the second largest […]
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States that drafted the most men in World War II
By Martha Sandoval H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images States that drafted the most men in World War II As of September 2022, there are just over 167,000 American veterans […]
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What’s next for GAF: West Dallas 1 picks up where public meetings left off
By Sona Chaudhary, Dallas Free Press West Dallas shingle manufacturer GAF has been operating in West Dallas since 1946, but the company has been facing increasing pressure from residents concerned […]
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What’s next for GAF: West Dallas 1 picks up where public meetings left off
By Sona Chaudhary, Dallas Free Press West Dallas shingle manufacturer GAF has been operating in West Dallas since 1946, but the company has been facing increasing pressure from residents concerned […]
