Feds restore billions in halted payments to Texas hospitals, but the fight over uninsured care continues
March 26th, 2022By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas TribuneMarch 25, 2022 “Feds restore billions in halted payments to Texas hospitals, but the fight over uninsured care continues” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
In Texas, calls to boost U.S. oil production after Russian invasion run into hard realities
March 25th, 2022By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune March 25, 2022 “In Texas, calls to boost U.S. oil production after Russian invasion run into hard realities” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Wildfire risk remains high for much of Texas in the days ahead, fire officials say
March 25th, 2022By Erin Douglas, The Texas TribuneMarch 25, 2022 “Wildfire risk remains high for much of Texas in the days ahead, fire officials say” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…
Analysis: Texas government’s favorite local tax
March 23rd, 2022By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune March 23, 2022 “Analysis: Texas government’s favorite local tax” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Editor’s note: If you’d like an…
Beto O’Rourke touts his oft-overlooked background — small-business owner — as Greg Abbott attacks him as job-killer
March 23rd, 2022By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune March 23, 2022 “Beto O’Rourke touts his oft-overlooked background — small-business owner — as Greg Abbott attacks him as job-killer” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Analysis: A health care problem too big for the Texas Legislature
March 22nd, 2022By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune March 21, 2022 “Analysis: A health care problem too big for the Texas Legislature” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Editor’s…
Texas child welfare official resigns, saying top agency leaders scapegoated employees
March 22nd, 2022By Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune March 21, 2022 “Texas child welfare official resigns, saying top agency leaders scapegoated employees” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign…
Texas ban on encouraging mail-in votes likely unconstitutional, judge rules
March 21st, 2022By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Feb. 11, 2022 “Texas ban on encouraging mail-in votes likely unconstitutional, judge rules” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…
Gov. Greg Abbott brags about his border initiative. The evidence doesn’t back him up.
March 21st, 2022By Lomi Kriel and Perla Trevizo, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica, and Andrew Rodriguez Calderón and Keri Blakinger, The Marshall Project March 21, 2022 “Gov. Greg Abbott brags about his border initiative. The evidence doesn’t back him up.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization…
Analysis: When 1 in 8 Texas mail ballots gets trashed, that’s vote suppression
March 18th, 2022By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune March 18, 2022 “Analysis: When 1 in 8 Texas mail ballots gets trashed, that’s vote suppression” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…