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Joe Biden’s newest immigration orders include task force to help hundreds of migrant children find their parents
The executive orders will also include a review of Donald Trump’s restrictions on legal migration and the “remain in Mexico” program.
Greg Abbott’s State Of The State Steers Clear Of Pandemic Response
Instead the governor’s address focuses on his five priorities. Every two years, the Texas governor gives a State of the State address to the Legislature. It’s a chance for the state’s leader to broadcast his priorities.
Texas GOP fires staffer after a video from Capitol riot and spread false conspiracy theories at D.C. pizzeria
The field organizer was fired after The Texas Tribune asked about the posts on social media, which also included him praising the far-right Proud Boys.
Census delays will force Texas lawmakers into a special session to redraw political maps
Census Bureau revealed Wednesday that the detailed results lawmakers need to reconfigure congressional and state legislative districts won’t be available until at least two months after the end of the regular 2021 legislative session.
Governor Signals Repercussions Loom For Cities Where Police Budgets Have Been Cut
The governor has floated cutting off access to tax revenue and limiting cities’ annexation powers like Austin.
Texas state Rep. Carl Sherman says he’s tested positive for COVID-19
Sherman did not say how he thought he contracted the virus. The House, which gaveled in for start of the 2021 legislative session last week, adjourned Jan. 14 and is not set to convene again until Tuesday.
Republicans and Democrats both want to repeal part of a digital content law, but experts say that will be extremely tough
Experts say the GOP's rhetoric about Section 230 of a 1996 communications law suggests a deep misunderstanding of how it works.
Joe Biden’s Presidential Pen Got An Early Workout As He Signed 17 Executive Orders On Inauguration Day
Before leaving office, former President Donald Trump also had a busy day, signing 143 pardons for associates and others accused or convicted of crimes.
Low-income Texans struggle to find new doctors as state officials boot Planned Parenthood off Medicaid
The state's health commission gave Planned Parenthood's Medicaid patients until Feb. 3 to find new doctors. Experts say there are limited places low-income patients can go, in part because Texas already has a shortage of doctors who accept Medicaid due to the state’s low payment rates.
What We Can Learn From The 1954 Capitol Attack By Puerto Rican Nationalists
The group’s self-proclaimed leader, Lolita Lebrón, was prepared to die for Puerto Rico’s independence. She survived, and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Uvalde Council butts heads with hotel rep over subdivision request
After a vehement discussion regarding a request to subdivide hotel/motel property located at 920 E. Main St., Uvalde City Council postponed decision on the issue, which was previously rejected by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission.
Dade Phelan raised $4.4 million as he ascended to Texas House speakership
The Beaumont Republican saw a flood of campaign cash in the weeks before he was elected speaker on Tuesday.
