By Hannah Wiley, The Texas Tribune Oct. 19, 2018 “Study says family separations are causing a mental health crisis in the Rio Grande Valley” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A coalition is suing the Trump administration over this month’s decision to waive environmental and other laws to move ahead with construction of a wall along the Texas-Mexico border. The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife and the Animal Legal Defense Fund claim the government doesn’t…

By Emma Platoff and Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune Oct. 18, 2018 “Federal appeals court finds Texas foster kids were endangered — but strikes down some attempts at reform” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – When it comes to paying taxes, being poor in Connecticut is very expensive – at least, that’s the finding of a new report. The report, by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy and Connecticut Voices for Children, found the state’s lowest-income earners pay 41 percent…

By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Oct. 19, 2018 ““Eliminate ‘top-down’ initiatives”: UT regents’ report sees curtailed role for system administration” 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….

HELENA, Mont. – The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case early next year that could have a big impact on Native Americans’ hunting treaty rights. The case involves Clayvin Herrera, a Crow tribal member who pursued an elk from his reservation in Montana into Wyoming and killed…

By Cassandra Pollock and Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune Oct. 18, 2018 “Texas House Democrats expect midterms will boost their bargaining power in speaker’s race” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By: Suzanne Potter, Public News Service – MI EAST LANSING, Mich. – Actor and former California Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will headline a rally on Saturday to promote Proposal 2, the anti-gerrymandering measure on the November ballot. Schwarzenegger, known for his starring role in “The Terminator” movies, will appear at…

By Carlos Anchondo, The Texas Tribune Oct. 18, 2018 “After historic Texas flooding, officials will likely open more floodgates on Central Texas dam” 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…

(Press Release) In San Antonio, former District 19 Texas State Senator Carlos I. Uresti pleaded guilty to a federal bribery charge, announced U.S. Attorney John F. Bash and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs. Appearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry Bemporad, Uresti pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy…