Twenty abortion providers sue Texas officials over law that bans abortions as early as six weeks
July 15th, 2021By Heidi Pérez-Moreno, The Texas Tribune July 13, 2021 “Twenty abortion providers sue Texas officials over law that bans abortions as early as six weeks” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Democratic Senators Call for Investigation of Tax Avoidance by the Ultrawealthy
July 14th, 2021by Jesse Eisinger, Paul Kiel and Jeff Ernsthausen ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Series: The Secret IRS Files Inside the Tax Records of the .001% Two prominent members of the Senate Finance…
The Billionaire Playbook: How Sports Owners Use Their Teams to Avoid Millions in Taxes
July 14th, 2021ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Series: The Secret IRS Files Inside the Tax Records of the .001% At a concession stand at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Adelaide Avila was pingponging between…
County Officials in Texas Settle Lawsuit Alleging Mishandling of Sexual Assault Cases
July 14th, 2021by Mark Greenblatt and Mark Fahey, Newsy ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Travis County, Texas, officials have settled a lawsuit brought by more than a dozen women who said local law enforcement…
Senate presses forward passing GOP voting and bail bills, as Texas House in chaos over Democrats’ decampment
July 14th, 2021By James Barragán and Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune July 13, 2021 “Senate presses forward passing GOP voting and bail bills, as Texas House in chaos over Democrats’ decampment” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…
Analysis: Texas legislators are fighting ferociously — and for voters’ attention
July 14th, 2021By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune July 13, 2021 “Analysis: Texas legislators are fighting ferociously — and for voters’ attention” 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…
What it means to break quorum and what you need to know about the Texas House Democrats’ dramatic departure
July 14th, 2021By Farah Eltohamy, The Texas Tribune July 14, 2021 “What it means to break quorum and what you need to know about the Texas House Democrats’ dramatic departure” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Texas House Republicans vote to track down absent Democrats and arrest them if necessary
July 14th, 2021By Patrick Svitek and Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune July 13, 2021 “Texas House Republicans vote to track down absent Democrats and arrest them if necessary” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Texas Democrats land in Washington, D.C., and promise to stay out of Texas until after special legislative session ends Aug. 6
July 13th, 2021By Abby Livingston and Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune July 12, 2021 “Texas Democrats land in Washington, D.C., and promise to stay out of Texas until after special legislative session ends Aug. 6” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and…
