Originally appered in the Texas Tribune By Ayden Runnels Other new laws make changes to the tax code, criminal justice and health care systems. Dissolving diversity, equity and inclusion efforts […]
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State Sen. John Whitmire elected Houston mayor, AP reports
By Patrick Svitek and Maia Pandey, The Texas Tribune Dec. 9, 2023 “State Sen. John Whitmire elected Houston mayor, AP reports” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, […]
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Vice President Harris Makes History in Senate with 32nd Tie-Breaking Vote
By Stacy M. BrownFor the Washington Informer@StacyBrownMedia On Tuesday, Dec. 5, Vice President Kamala Harris broke the previous record set by John C. Calhoun in the 19th century for the […]
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In Texas’ Panhandle, a long-awaited oasis for mental health care is springing up
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Nov. 22, 2023 “In Texas’ Panhandle, a long-awaited oasis for mental health care is springing up” was first published by The Texas Tribune, […]
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Melanie Campbell: Civic Champion Seeks Change on the Ground
By Gwen McKinney Originally appeared in Word in Black Early on, the civic engagement bug bit Melanie Campbell. It was the mid-1980s, and Atlanta was teeming with politics and possibilities. […]
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U.S. Supreme Court Unveils New Code of Ethics for Justices
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The Supreme Court unveiled an ethics code for its justices on Monday, marking a departure from its historical absence of such regulations. […]
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U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas case about whether domestic violence suspects can be banned from having guns
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Nov. 7, 2023 “U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas case about whether domestic violence suspects can be banned from having guns” was first published by […]
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Longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Fort Worth won’t seek reelection
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Oct. 31, 2023 “Longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Fort Worth won’t seek reelection” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, […]
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Rep. Dean Phillips Launches Presidential Bid, Challenging Biden in Democratic Primaries
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips declared his candidacy for the presidency on Thursday, setting the stage for an unexpected Democratic primary challenge against […]
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U.S. Reps. Jodey Arrington, Roger Williams decline House Speaker bid
By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune Oct. 22, 2023 “U.S. Reps. Jodey Arrington, Roger Williams decline House Speaker bid” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media […]
