Tag: government
Defending Judicial Independence: Chief Justice John Roberts Addresses Threats
Chief Justice John Roberts Urges Protection of Judicial Independence Amid Rising ThreatsIn a bold and resolute stand for the sanctity of judicial independence, Chief...
Scott Turner Appointed by Trump to Head Housing and Urban Development
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former Texas state Rep. Scott Turner to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Turner, a former...
Federal Building Safety Review Urged by Doggett Following KXAN Report
Project Summary:KXAN recently published an investigation called "Preventing Disaster" that began on May 15, 2024. The investigation was prompted by a fatal car crash...
Texas Takes a Back Seat as Trump Administration Takes Shape
Texas has been a significant player in national politics for many years, producing influential figures who have shaped policy and decision-making in Washington. However,...
Potential Supreme Court Nominees: Two Texas Judges in Consideration
Cabinet appointments are not the only thing being closely watched in the lead up to the second Trump term. The president-elect’s appointment of three...
Delays in HUD-Funded Housing Development Post-Hurricane Harvey
North of downtown Houston, Luisa Chavez proudly shows off one of the four new houses on the block. She works for Avenue, a nonprofit...
Reducing Child Care Costs in Travis County: A Solution to High Expenses
Travis County voters have recently approved a tax rate increase to address the rising need for affordable child care in the area. This increase,...
Texas Lawmakers Begin Filing Bills for 2025 Legislative Session
Texas lawmakers have begun filing bills for the upcoming 2025 legislative session. In just over two months, these lawmakers will convene in Austin to...
Freeze Tuition at Texas Colleges: Gov. Greg Abbott’s Proposal
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that he is standing firm on his decision to freeze tuition at Texas colleges and universities for...
New Title: John Cornyn’s Senate Majority Leader Bid Lost to John Thune
Senator John Cornyn's bid to become the next Senate majority leader was unsuccessful, as Senator John Thune of South Dakota emerged victorious in a...