Every Texan recently reached a momentous milestone with the adoption of our first union contract. In February 2020, blissfully ignorant about how our lives were about to change in the
Looking for trends for Texas cities and counties? This year’s American Community Survey estimates are delayed. Learn more here! Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau this morning shows the
Census data is an essential source of information for community decision-making. It underlies redistricting processes, funding allocation, and the ability of state and local governments to identify and work toward
According to the Trevor Project, “at least one LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13-24 attempts suicide every 45 seconds in the U.S.” In 2019 I attended the funeral of
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-7ywS772EY What exactly is Article X, and why did Gov. Abbott veto it? Article X of the state budget, the General Appropriations Act, funds the legislative branch. This includes all
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Today, over 100 health care providers throughout Texas are sending a letter to the Texas House of Representatives urging them to reject any legislation restricting the ability
As Every Texan stated in announcing our American Rescue Plan (ARP) toolkit for cities and counties, we believe state and local officials must be intentional about engaging with Texans who
On July 29, Federal Medicaid authorities notified Texas Medicaid that their waiver extension application was complete. That started a 30-day federal comment period for the general public and stakeholders to
Senate Bills in the special sessions In his priority lists for both the first and second special sessions, Gov. Abbott included the topic of “property tax relief.” In response, the
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) gives Texas policymakers an opportunity to invest in an equitable recovery plan for Texans of all backgrounds. Texans are working hard to ensure their families
Do you or someone in your family need health insurance? HealthCare.gov is open for enrollment right now, but only until August 15, so act fast. Insurance plans on HealthCare.Gov must
We are over a week into a special session, and it’s clear now it never should have happened. The state’s worst-in-the-nation ranking in the number of uninsured residents might have
