With contract set to expire, still no word on what’s next for immigration center at Tornillo
December 7th, 2018By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Dec. 7, 2018 “With contract set to expire, still no word on what’s next for immigration center at Tornillo” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Nearly 90 Texas children died in day care over the last decade, Statesman reports
December 7th, 2018By Kathryn Lundstrom, The Texas Tribune Dec. 6, 2018 “Nearly 90 Texas children died in day care over the last decade, Statesman reports” 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…
Sales Tax Revenue Totaled Nearly $3 Billion in November
December 6th, 2018(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.998 billion in November, 7.7 percent more than in November 2017. “While slower than the double-digit pace of recent months, state sales tax revenue growth in November was strong,” Hegar said. “Increased tax collections continue to be…
Fearing outages, Texas regulators consider controversial plan to boost power generation
December 6th, 2018By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune Dec. 6, 2018 “Fearing outages, Texas regulators consider controversial plan to boost power generation” 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…
Can public officials block users on Facebook? This Texas case could help answer that
December 6th, 2018\ By Kathryn Lundstrom, The Texas Tribune Dec. 6, 2018 “Can public officials block users on Facebook? This Texas case could help answer that” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos — the state’s chief elections officer — stepping down
December 6th, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Dec. 6, 2018 “Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos — the state’s chief elections officer — stepping down” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
South Texas DA will seek death penalty against Border Patrol agent accused of “serial killing spree”
December 6th, 2018By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Dec. 5, 2018 “South Texas DA will seek death penalty against Border Patrol agent accused of “serial killing spree”” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Beto O’Rourke met with Barack Obama as he ponders a 2020 presidential campaign
December 6th, 2018By Matt Viser, The Washington Post Dec. 4, 2018 “Beto O’Rourke met with Barack Obama as he ponders a 2020 presidential campaign” 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…
“Public Charge” Proposal Already Affecting Nebraska Kids
December 6th, 2018OMAHA, Neb. – With a Dec. 10 deadline for public comments just around the corner, immigrants’ rights groups say they’re hoping Nebraskans will make their voices heard on a proposal by the Trump administration. The “public charge” rule change would make it harder for some people to get green cards…
In Texas’ third largest county, there’s a campaign to oust the local GOP’s vice-chair because he’s Muslim
December 6th, 2018By Meagan Flynn, The Washington Post Dec. 5, 2018 “In Texas’ third largest county, there’s a campaign to oust the local GOP’s vice-chair because he’s Muslim” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…





