By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Aug. 7, 2018 “Win or lose, Beto O’Rourke’s campaign against Ted Cruz could shape Texas politics for years” 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 David Yaffe-Bellany, The Texas Tribune Aug. 7, 2018 “Immigration “loophole” that Trump bemoaned returns after zero tolerance rollback” 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. MCALLEN —…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas and the Eagle Pass Babe Ruth Baseball League welcomes the nine out of town/state Babe Ruth Baseball Regional Champion Teams and the local host team to the 2018 Babe Ruth Baseball 14 Year…

By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune Aug. 6, 2018 “Texas Senate school safety committee recommends focusing on mental health, avoids gun control” 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…

(Press Release) On August 3, 2018, In Midland, Texas, former Presidio County Precinct 3 Commissioner Lorenzo Padilla Hernandez admitted to defrauding the citizens of Presidio County by taking bribes while in office in return for his support and vote on a County contract, announced United States Attorney John F. Bash…

By: Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – MI GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – While the immigration debate tops national headlines, immigrant entrepreneurs are busy strengthening Michigan communities, according to a new report by the Michigan League for Public Policy. The report says immigrants account for 12 percent of business owners in…

By: Jessica Huseman, ProPublica In May of 2017, President Donald Trump established a presidential commission to explore the threat of voter fraud — staffing it with multiple Republicans who had theorized that fraud was a substantial problem in American democracy. The commission, widely called the voter fraud commission, was immediately…

By: Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – WI MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of next week’s primary election, new data reveals just how crucial Medicare is for the future of the state. Lisa Lamkins, federal issues advocacy director for AARP Wisconsin, says Medicare helps cover health care costs for more than…

By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Aug. 4, 2018 “James Milliken named the sole finalist for UT System chancellor” 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 University…

By: Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – WA SEATTLE – Big soda companies are all-in on a measure that would ban future soda taxes such as the one Seattle passed last year. Washingtonians will decide in November on Initiative 1634, which would prohibit local governments from imposing any new taxes…