By Elizabeth Byrne, The Texas Tribune June 10, 2019 “The Texas governor accused people of “lying” about Texas’ maternal mortality rate. The critics relied on the state’s own bad data.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…

By Elizabeth Byrne, The Texas Tribune May 14, 2019 “Texas House votes to raise legal smoking age to 21” 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. The Texas…

By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune June 7, 2019 “Most Texas workers will no longer lose their occupational license if they default on student loans” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune June 7, 2019 “Trump backs off tariff threat, says Mexico will help stem tide of Central American migrants headed for the U.S.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

By: Eric Galatas, Public News Service – NE OMAHA, Neb. – This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would provide more than two million people a path to permanent residency and citizenship. The American Dream and Promise Act includes so-called “Dreamers,” who entered the country as children,…

By: Kate Mishkin and Ken Ward Jr., The Charleston Gazette-Mail, ProPublica Seven years ago this month, Beth Crowder and David Wentz told natural gas giant EQT Corp. that it did not have permission to come onto their West Virginia farm to drill for the natural gas beneath neighboring properties. EQT…

Mary Schuermann Kuhlman, Public News Service – OH COLUMBUS, Ohio – A proposal in Ohio could discourage some workers from filing an injury claim. The Ohio House on Wednesday approved the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation budget bill (House Bill 80), after voting in favor of an amendment that requires…

By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune June 6, 2019 “Gov. Greg Abbott signs several school safety bills in wake of shooting at Santa Fe High” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Edgar Walters and Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune June 6, 2019 “Are the billions Texas lawmakers committed for schools and lower property taxes sustainable?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 5, 2019 “After staying out of 2018 race to unseat Hurd, O’Rourke says he’ll “very likely support” nominee this time” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…