By: Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica The Department of Defense’s internal watchdog is launching an investigation into the military’s heavily polluting practice of open burning and detonating hazardous explosive materials on its properties, as well as its frequent reliance on federal contractors to carry out that work. The inquiry, announced Aug. 10…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Aug. 13, 2018 “Abbott sets runoff to replace state Sen. Carlos Uresti for Sept. 18” 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: Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – ND BISMARCK, N.D. – Many farmers in North Dakota and nationwide say the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is undercutting the Renewable Fuel Standard by granting too many exemptions for small oil refineries – hurting farmers in the process. The National Farmers Union says…

(Press Release) The City of Eagle Pass Business & Economic Development Committee (BEDC) will hold a Business Forum on August 22, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the International Center for Trade (ICT).  The Business Forum will bring awareness about State and Federal procurement opportunities available for small…

(Press Release) The City of Eagle Pass Business & Economic Development Committee (BEDC) will launch its new BEDC Nonprofit Partnership on August 22, 2018, at 10 a.m., at the International Center for Trade (ICT) West Room. The meeting is open to all nonprofit Board Presidents and Executive Directors.  The Eagle…

By: Roz Brown, Public News Service – NM LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Groups advocating for the rights of children and families detained at the southern border are using the Freedom of Information Act to find out exactly where the Trump administration plans to build migrant detention centers on two military…

By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Aug. 13, 2018 ““Harvey’s not over”: School’s about to start — but the trauma from Hurricane Harvey lingers” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By: Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas – After Hurricane Harvey in 2017, a viral photo of residents sitting in waist deep water at a Texas assisted living facility made headlines. However, a new report shows that was just a glimpse of the failures to protect some…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Aug. 13, 2018 “Beto O’Rourke says he’ll start airing TV ads with money raised off Ted Cruz’s attack ads” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By: Kate Mishkin and Ken Ward Jr., The Charleston Gazette-Mail, and Beena Raghavendran, ProPublica A week ago, the federal government halted work on a massive pipeline project that runs from Northern West Virginia through Southern Virginia. The government said it had no choice but to order work on the multibillion-dollar…