Texas can reject mail-in ballots over mismatched signatures without giving voters a chance to appeal, court rules
October 20th, 2020By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Oct. 19, 2020 “Texas can reject mail-in ballots over mismatched signatures without giving voters a chance to appeal, court rules” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
National Democratic super PAC says it will double its spending to $12 million in battle for the Texas House
October 20th, 2020By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Oct. 20, 2020 “National Democratic super PAC says it will double its spending to $12 million in battle for the Texas House” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Maverick County Early Voting Turnout Low Compared to Other Texas Counties, Come Out to Vote at Eagle Pass Multi-Purpose Center
October 20th, 2020By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Despite enjoying beautiful fall weather filled with plenty of sunshine and cooler temperatures and a smooth early voting system, Maverick County citizens participation in the Early Voting Period is considered low compared to other Texas counties who are recording historic…
Why Do Nonwhite Georgia Voters Have to Wait in Line for Hours? Their Numbers Have Soared, and Their Polling Places Have Dwindled.
October 19th, 2020By Stephen Fowler, Georgia Public Broadcasting Why Do Nonwhite Georgia Voters Have to Wait in Line for Hours? Their Numbers Have Soared, and Their Polling Places Have Dwindled. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your…
IRS Extends Stimulus-Check Deadline to Nov. 21
October 19th, 2020Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service – TN NASHVILLE, Tenn. — More than 110,000 Tennessee residents have yet to receive their stimulus payments, according to data from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities. More than $100 million could be left unclaimed if residents don’t file their taxes. Coordinator of the…
Kids’ Advocates: It’s Time to Prevent Childhood Cancer
October 19th, 2020Roz Brown, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas — Cancer is the leading cause of death among children, despite advances in treatment. David Levine, cofounder and president of the American Sustainable Business Council, leads an effort to encourage policymakers to address the environmental causes of childhood cancers. He said…
Two key Texas counties — Democratic stronghold Harris and traditionally red Denton — are setting early voting records
October 19th, 2020By Mandi Cai, Juan Pablo Garnham and Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune Oct. 17, 2020 “Two key Texas counties — Democratic stronghold Harris and traditionally red Denton — are setting early voting records” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and…
U.S. Supreme Court will hear cases on border wall funding, “remain in Mexico” policy
October 19th, 2020By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Oct. 19, 2020 “U.S. Supreme Court will hear cases on border wall funding, “remain in Mexico” policy” 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…
Texas unemployment rate rises to 8.3% in September, seven months into economic recession
October 19th, 2020By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune Oct. 16, 2020 “Texas unemployment rate rises to 8.3% in September, seven months into economic recession” 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…
Analysis: It’s harder to vote in Texas than in any other state
October 19th, 2020By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Oct. 19, 2020 “Analysis: It’s harder to vote in Texas than in any other state” 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….
