By Jim Morris, Center for Public Integrity Dec. 21, 2018 “Death in the oilfields: Fossil fuel boom brings mounting risk of death, injuries” 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…

HARRISBURG, Pa. – After failing to get deep cuts to nutrition assistance through Congress, President Donald Trump wants to get them by changing the rules. Trump had backed a Republican plan that critics warned would have ended SNAP or food-stamp benefits for two million Americans and school meal access for…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Dec. 20, 2018 “Report: Feds investigating Southwest Key, migrant shelter operator for thousands of kids in Texas” 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…

https://youtu.be/Lj-qbqdwzz4 By Hannah Wiley, The Texas Tribune Dec. 21, 2018 “What does race have to do with the death penalty in Texas?” 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…

HARTFORD, Conn. – The criminal justice reform bill making its way through Congress will help thousands of people with disabilities re-enter their communities. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 32 percent of people in federal prisons and 40 percent of all people in jail in the United States have…

By Nick Miroff and Kevin Sieff, The Washington Post Dec. 20, 2018 “Trump administration: Deal reached to force asylum seekers to wait in Mexico as cases are processed” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune Dec. 20, 2018 “What ideas are Texas lawmakers exploring to keep schools safe?” 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. After 10…

By Allyson R Waller, The Texas Tribune Dec. 20, 2018 “As most states raise their minimum wages, Texas refuses to budge” 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….

By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Dec. 20, 2018 “Former state Sen. Kevin Eltife named new chair of the UT System board” 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 Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Dec. 19, 2018 “Texas school finance panel approves final report to lawmakers” 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. After hours of…