Suzanne Potter/Dan Heyman, Public News Service – CA SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Immigrants’ rights groups are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s new immigration proposal – unveiled yesterday – saying it betrays American values and ignores the thorniest issues that have thus far held up a comprehensive immigration deal in Congress….

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune May 17, 2019 “Analysis: When Texas lawmakers talk about “election security,” trust but verify” 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. Editor’s…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 17, 2019 “Texas House committee signs off on controversial election bill” 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 House Elections…

By Adam Willis, The Texas Tribune May 17, 2019 “Texans in Congress push for release of billions in Harvey aid approved more than a year ago” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – MN MINNEAPOLIS – A standoff continues over the U.S. trade deal with Canada and Mexico designed to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Although President Donald Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement late last year, the accord still needs approval from Congress. Karen…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 15, 2019 “This Texas bill that opponents say could lead to voter suppression has lost a key bipartisan provision” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 16, 2019 “Texas demographer: Census citizenship question isn’t necessary” 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. Count the Texas state demographer…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune May 16, 2019 ““The dam is going to overflow”: In Mexico, pressure builds as U.S. immigration policies take hold” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Forrest Milburn, The Texas Tribune May 16, 2019 “Texas teachers often spend their own money on supplies. This year, lawmakers are pondering giving them raises.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Maria Sacchetti and Robert Moore, The Washington Post May 15, 2019 “Toddler apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border dies in El Paso after weeks in hospital” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…