Why Did Deutsche Bank Keep Lending to Donald Trump? — “Trump, Inc.” Podcast
May 28th, 2019By: Heather Vogell, ProPublica, and Andrea Bernstein, WNYC Whispers of money laundering have swirled around Donald Trump’s businesses for years. One of his casinos, for example, was fined $10 million for not trying hard enough to prevent such machinations. Investors with shady financial histories sometimes popped up in his foreign…
Texas passes bill banning cities from partnering with Planned Parenthood on any services
May 28th, 2019By Arya Sundaram, The Texas Tribune May 24, 2019 “Texas passes bill banning cities from partnering with Planned Parenthood on any services” 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…
Texas House, Senate pass school finance bill mandating teacher raises and cutting taxes
May 28th, 2019By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune May 25, 2019 “Texas House, Senate pass school finance bill mandating teacher raises and cutting taxes” 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…
Legislation with $1.7 billion for flood control and mitigation projects goes to governor
May 28th, 2019By Carlos Anchondo, The Texas Tribune May 26, 2019 “Legislation with $1.7 billion for flood control and mitigation projects goes to governor” 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…
Texas Secretary of State David Whitley departs as legislative session ends
May 28th, 2019By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 27, 2019 “Texas Secretary of State David Whitley departs as legislative session ends” 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 lawmakers approve $1.1 billion from state savings to fix teacher pension fund
May 28th, 2019By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune May 26, 2019 “Texas lawmakers approve $1.1 billion from state savings to fix teacher pension fund” 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…
Pentagon agrees to set up tent housing near the border for roughly 7,500 migrants
May 24th, 2019By Paul Sonne, The Washington Post May 24, 2019 “Pentagon agrees to set up tent housing near the border for roughly 7,500 migrants” 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…
House Bills Would Give Millions a Path to Citizenship
May 24th, 2019Andrea Sears/Dan Heyman, Public News Service – NY NEW YORK – The Dream Act and American Promise Act, extending permanent protection to millions of immigrants whose legal status is threatened, are on their way to the full U.S. House for a vote. The bills, passed by the House Judiciary Committee…
Long-Lasting Effects of Family Separation Policy Likely for Children
May 24th, 2019Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – ID BOISE, Idaho – Separating families at the border likely will have long-term effects on the children involved. That’s according to decades of research, says Taryn Yates – grant manager and planner with the Idaho Children’s Trust Fund. Yates says forced separation from parents…
One in Four Texas Moms Lacks Health Coverage
May 24th, 2019Eric Galatas, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas – Texas has the highest rate of uninsured women of childbearing age in the nation, with one in four lacking coverage, according to a new report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. It says states that expanded Medicaid…





