Eric Galatas, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas – Texas teachers earned more than 22 percent less in weekly wages than similar college graduates in 2018, after accounting for education, experience and other factors, according to a new Economic Policy Institute report. Report co-author Sylvia Allegretto, an economist at…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune April 25, 2019 “Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina charged with orchestrating an illegal voting scheme” 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. Edinburg…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2019 “Texas executes John William King in racist dragging death of James Byrd Jr.” 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…

By Arya Sundaram, The Texas Tribune April 23, 2019 “Texas House advances resolution to allow Texans to vote on daylight saving time” 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…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council Election for two positions commenced the Early Voting Period on Monday, April 22, 2019 through April 30, 2019 at the Eagle Pass Multi-Purpose Center located at 480 South Adams Street in downtown…

By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune April 23, 2019 “Texas House votes to legalize the farming of industrial hemp” 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…

Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – WA TACOMA, Wash. — It’s Move More Month, and health advocates say the workplace is a perfect spot for people to think about building a healthy routine. Many people spend the workday sitting down, but health experts say there are a lot of opportunities…

By Elizabeth Byrne, The Texas Tribune April 23, 2019 “Texas bill would allow state to sue social media companies like Facebook and Twitter over free speech” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune April 23, 2019 “Solitary confinement worsens mental illness. A Texas prison program meant to help can feel just as isolating.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

(Press Release) More than 1 million Texans enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance for 2019 despite ongoing uncertainty, a federal court ruling invalidating the law, and massive funding cuts for navigators to help consumers sign up for a plan. That’s one of the findings of an Episcopal Health…