New England Episcopal Bishops Denounce Trump Church ‘Photo Op’
June 3rd, 2020Laura Rosbrow-Telem, Public News Service – NH CONCORD, N.H. — New England’s Episcopal bishops unanimously are calling out President Donald Trump’s appearance in front of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C., on Monday as “disgraceful and morally repugnant.” In an unprecedented move, they released a statement on Tuesday, also…
Texans could receive up to a year of unemployment benefits under second extension of aid
June 3rd, 2020By Clare Proctor, The Texas Tribune June 3, 2020 “Texans could receive up to a year of unemployment benefits under second extension of aid” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Maverick County Reports Three New Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Cases, Raising Total Cases to 125
June 3rd, 2020By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 The Coronavirus community spread in Maverick County, Texas reported three new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, raising the total number of positive cases to 125, according to Eagle Pass Mayor Luis E. Sifuentes. Mayor Sifuentes…
Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas does not need U.S. military’s help responding to protests
June 2nd, 2020By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 2, 2020 “Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas does not need U.S. military’s help responding to protests” 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…
Senior Citizens in Subsidized Housing Have Been Dying Alone at Home, Unnoticed Because of Coronavirus Distancing
June 2nd, 2020By Mick Dumke and Haru Coryne, ProPublica ProPublica Illinois is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. Sign up for The ProPublica Illinois newsletter for weekly updates. Someone needed to check on Leonard Graves. The 57-year-old lived alone in a senior building on Chicago’s North Side,…
Medicaid Expansion Could Soften Pandemic Blow for Texas Families
June 2nd, 2020Roz Brown, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas — A new analysis shows Texas can prevent a looming health care crisis if the state expands Medicaid and steps up efforts to enroll the newly jobless in health plans through the Affordable Care Act. Since the pandemic hit, more than…
As Donald Trump threatens to deploy the military, Texas officials urge calm after a weekend of protests
June 2nd, 2020By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune June 1, 2020 “As Donald Trump threatens to deploy the military, Texas officials urge calm after a weekend of protests” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
More than a third of Texans speak a language other than English. That means key coronavirus updates aren’t accessible to them.
June 2nd, 2020By Stacy Fernández, The Texas Tribune June 2, 2020 “More than a third of Texans speak a language other than English. That means key coronavirus updates aren’t accessible to them.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…
Julián Castro makes his support for Joe Biden official
June 2nd, 2020By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 2, 2020 “Julián Castro makes his support for Joe Biden official” 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. Julián Castro on…
As coronavirus hits Texas, the state’s top health chief is spending 30 hours a week on a second job — that pays $600,000
June 2nd, 2020By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune June 2, 2020 “As coronavirus hits Texas, the state’s top health chief is spending 30 hours a week on a second job — that pays $600,000” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…
