Texas House, Senate offer first glimpse at how $150 billion in tax money may be spent
House Bill 1 proposes $335.7 billion in state and federal spending, including $154.1 billion in general revenue spending.
Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two ...
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Operation Lone Star stirs controversy in Eagle Pass over militarized park
In a bid to deter migrants from crossing into the United States, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of emergency ...
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to extend Texas’ DEI ban to K-12 schools
Texas passed a DEI ban at the state’s public universities. Now Abbott wants the state to stop funding diversity programs in K ...
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Iowa universities exit national diversity partnership after lawmaker questions
All three of Iowa’s public universities “have ceased participating” in a nationwide initiative to diversify corporate America by increasing the diversity of business school faculty after a Republican ...
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Lubbock Ranks Within Top 20 Healthiest Counties in Texas
According to Niche, Collin County leads the pack as the most healthiest in the Lone Star State. The county also boasts an ...