By Jay Root and Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune July 24, 2018 “Chaos at Port Isabel: Kids held overnight and parents in limbo” 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…

By: Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – WA SEATTLE – Some U.S. military veterans want Congress to permanently reauthorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a program that protects access to public lands and recreation that is set to expire at the end of September. The Vet…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune July 24, 2018 “Advocacy groups call for outside watchdog of Texas prisons after guard indictments” 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 Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune July 25, 2018 “Analysis: The unfolding story of the newest Americans” 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. Editor’s note: If you’d…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune July 24, 2018 “The government has lost track of hundreds of migrant parents, likely delaying reunifications” 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: Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service – IL CHICAGO – Even in small doses, lead is a harmful element to consume. The effects can be drastic for children still developing, which is why Illinois has proposed rules for childcare facilities on testing for lead in water. But some environmental advocates…

By: Katherine Davis-Young, Public News Service – IN INDIANAPOLIS – The repeal of Indiana’s energy efficiency standards four years ago has cost ratepayers millions of dollars and slowed job growth, according to a new report from the Applied Economics Clinic and Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana. Indiana’s short-lived energy efficiency…

(Press Release) The City of Eagle Pass participated in the Texas Rural Challenge on July 16 – 17 in New Braunfels, Texas.  The city’s government relations consulting firm, EMC Strategy Group, LLC, served as one of the event sponsors for the two-day conference which was hosted by the University of…

By Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal and Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, Reveal July 24, 2018 “Separated migrant family of six faced one hurdle after another after immigration crackdown” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune July 23, 2018 “As Thursday deadline approaches, reunification remains uncertain for hundreds of migrant families” 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….