Texas counties removed 14 voters from the rolls in citizenship review
March 18th, 2019By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune March 15, 2019 “Texas counties removed 14 voters from the rolls in citizenship review” 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. Fourteen…
In Iowa, Beto O’Rourke works to find his footing on health care
March 18th, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune March 17, 2019 “In Iowa, Beto O’Rourke works to find his footing on health care” 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….
Joaquin Castro appears likely to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
March 18th, 2019By Acacia Coronado, The Texas Tribune March 15, 2019 “Joaquin Castro appears likely to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn” 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. U.S. Rep….
Beto O’Rourke raises $6.1 million in first 24 hours — beating Bernie Sanders and all other 2020 contenders
March 18th, 2019By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune March 18, 2019 “Beto O’Rourke raises $6.1 million in first 24 hours — beating Bernie Sanders and all other 2020 contenders” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
Eagle Pass Vying for Legislative Action
March 18th, 2019(Eagle Pass, TX) The City of Eagle Pass is vying for legislative action this session to support economic development, long-term planning, homeland security, transportation, and modify the local government code. EMC Strategy Group, which serves as the city’s government relations consulting firm, has been working with the Offices of State Representative Poncho Nevarez and…
In Iowa debut, Beto O’Rourke picks up where Senate campaign left off
March 15th, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune March 14, 2019 “In Iowa debut, Beto O’Rourke picks up where Senate campaign left off” 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….
Report: Serious Affordable-Housing Shortage in Maine, U.S.
March 15th, 2019By: Laura Rosbrow-Telem, Public News Service – ME PORTLAND, Maine – There’s a severe shortage of affordable rental housing for extremely low-income households across the United States, and according to a new report, Maine is no exception. The National Low-Income Housing Coalition defines “extremely low” incomes as those at or…
Analysis: Asking Texas voters to swap higher sales taxes for property tax cuts
March 15th, 2019By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune March 15, 2019 “Analysis: Asking Texas voters to swap higher sales taxes for property tax cuts” 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…
Ted Cruz fined $35,000 for not disclosing campaign loans from Goldman Sachs and Citibank
March 15th, 2019By Gabe Schneider, The Texas Tribune March 15, 2019 “Ted Cruz fined $35,000 for not disclosing campaign loans from Goldman Sachs and Citibank” 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…
Senators Demand Investigation Into Sexual Abuse at Immigrant Children’s Shelters
March 14th, 2019By: Michael Grabell and Topher Sanders, ProPublica Sens. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., called on Wednesday for a federal investigation into what they termed “the alleged widespread and long-term pattern of sexual abuse” in the facilities holding immigrant children. In a letter to the U.S. Department of Health…