By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune July 20, 2018 “Analysis: Winning an election without money is hard. It’s hard to win with money, too.” 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 – NC RALEIGH, N.C. – Environmental groups in North Carolina are figuring out their next move after the Trump Administration this week rolled back some Obama-era regulations regarding coal ash disposal. Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said the new rule will provide utilities and…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune July 18, 2018 “Analysis: An immigration fiasco on the U.S.-Mexico border, in one government chart” 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: Suzanne Potter, Public News Service – CA SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Rates will go up an average of almost 9 percent next year for Californians who buy health insurance on the individual market, according to projections released Thursday by Covered California, the state insurance marketplace. That’s a smaller increase than…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune July 18, 2018 “Senate confirms a top Abbott adviser, Andrew Oldham, to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals” 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: Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – ND BISMARCK, N.D. – Backers of a measure to legalize recreational marijuana use in North Dakota say it could be a major step for criminal justice reform. The state attorney general has until August 13 to verify signatures and determine if the initiative…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 Eagle Pass Babe Ruth Baseball President Morris Libson announced that the City of Eagle Pass, Texas together with the local Babe Ruth League are hosting the prestigious Babe Ruth Baseball 14 Year Old World Series during August 7-16, 2018…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 Maverick County registered voters are now casting their ballots for one of the eight candidates running in the Texas Senate District 19 Special Election to replace resigned State Senator Carlos Uresti during the Early Voting Period from July 16-27, 2018…

(PRESS RELEASE) In Del Rio, on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, a federal grand jury indicted five (5) individuals, including 20–year-old Jorge Luis Monsivais, Jr., of Eagle Pass, TX, for their roles in a smuggling scheme that resulted in the deaths of five (5) illegal aliens, announced United States Attorney John…

(Press Release) This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 10 – 12. As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced less than $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. Subject to the criteria…