(Opinion) Letter to Editor from Furloughed NTEU Chapter 178 President
To the Editor: As president of Chapter 178 of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), representing employees of the U.S Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, Office of Information and Technology and Office of Facility and Asset Management …
Federal judge rules against Trump administration’s push for citizenship question on 2020 Census
January 15th, 2019By Tara Bahrampour, The Washington Post Jan. 15, 2019 “Federal judge rules against Trump administration’s push for citizenship question on 2020 Census” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…
Julián Castro’s 2020 announcement brightens spotlight on potential Texas showdown with Beto O’Rourke
January 15th, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Jan. 12, 2019 “Julián Castro’s 2020 announcement brightens spotlight on potential Texas showdown with Beto O’Rourke” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…
In first 2020 campaign trip, Julián Castro says Trump “failed” Puerto Rico
January 15th, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Jan. 14, 2019 “In first 2020 campaign trip, Julián Castro says Trump “failed” Puerto Rico” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…
Texas House proposes massive increase for public school funding
January 15th, 2019By Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune Jan. 14, 2019 “Texas House proposes massive increase for public school funding” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
RGEC Allows Deferred Payments For Government Employees Affected By Government Shutdown
January 14th, 2019Rio Grande Electric Co-op CEO Roger Andrade announced today that Rio Grande Electric Cooperative (RGEC) will allow government employees, whose paychecks are suspended during the current government shutdown, to defer payment of up to two (2) Rio Grande Electric Co-op…
Julián Castro announces presidential run
January 14th, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Jan. 12, 2019 “Julián Castro announces presidential run” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Domestic abusers can trap their victims with financial debt. This Texas bill seeks to provide a way out.
January 14th, 2019By Brandon Formby, The Texas Tribune Jan. 14, 2019 “Domestic abusers can trap their victims with financial debt. This Texas bill seeks to provide a way out.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that…
Bill would prevent Texans from unknowingly buying homes in areas designed to flood
January 14th, 2019By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune Jan. 11, 2019 “Bill would prevent Texans from unknowingly buying homes in areas designed to flood” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…
Medicaid, opioids and abortion: Health care issues to expect this Texas legislative session
January 14th, 2019By Marissa Evans, The Texas Tribune Jan. 14, 2019 “Medicaid, opioids and abortion: Health care issues to expect this Texas legislative session” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…
At least 35,000 Texans with federal jobs aren’t being paid because of the shutdown
January 11th, 2019By Abby Livingston and Darla Cameron, The Texas Tribune Jan. 11, 2019 “At least 35,000 Texans with federal jobs aren’t being paid because of the shutdown” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs…
