(Press Release) Thomas A. Saenz, president and general counsel of MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) issued the following statement in response to Donald J. Trump’s order today imposing severe limits on immigration to the United States, with few exceptions: “Donald Trump’s proclamation today, purporting to restrict certain…

By Nick Miroff, Maria Sacchetti and Arelis R. Hernández, The Washington Post April 23, 2020 “Trump signs order pausing immigration for 60 days, with exceptions” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Clare Proctor, The Texas Tribune April 23, 2020 “280,000 more Texans filed for unemployment last week as oil collapse and coronavirus precautions wallop state’s economy” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 The Eagle Pass, Texas City Council unanimously approved the first of three readings of an Ordinance amending the City’s 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budget by reducing $1,977,794.35 (Million) due to the effects of the temporary closure of the U.S.-Mexico border…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Eagle Pass Mayor Luis E. Sifuentes and Maverick County Judge David R. Saucedo announced at their joint press conference held on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, that the Texas Department of State Health Services advised both local governmental entities that…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune April 22, 2020 “Analysis: Energy isn’t the whole Texas economy, but it’s a critical piece” 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….

By Jan Ransom for ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. The call came around 9 a.m. on March 25. It was my father. “I’m not doing too good,” he said in between…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune April 21, 2020 “Texas investigating meat processing plants over coronavirus outbreaks” 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. State health officials confirmed…

Andrea Sears, Public News Service – PA HARRISBURG, Pa. — Wide racial disparities in marijuana arrests continue across Pennsylvania, according to a new report. The ACLU report said 56 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties have racial disparities for marijuana-possession arrests that are higher than the national average. Despite similar rates of…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune April 21, 2020 “Trump campaign still owes El Paso more than $500,000 for a 2019 rally. City officials may sue to get the money.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…