U.S. Senators and Representatives from Texas, along with Gov. Abbott sent a letter to President Trump urging him not to use Harvey recovery funds in order to end the partial government shutdown. Jan 15, 2019 Social Issues Could Take Back Seat In New Texas Legislature ...
In the Nov. 5 general election, Republican Craig Goldman and Democrat Trey Hunt are squaring off to replace Granger. Nov 1, 2024 More Democrats join wave of lawmakers calling on Biden to drop out More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end...
One of the new Tea Party senators, Ted Cruz, gained a lot of support when he was Solicitor General of Texas and successfully defended his state’s ability to execute a murderer over the objections of the International Court of Justice. At the time, this fight even led me to confess one ...
A proposed carbon-capture pipeline that would traverse through several Midwestern states could face more hurdles in Iowa as a dozen Republican state senators try to force the issue to a vote Associated PressMay 1, 2025 State Parks in Florida Appear Off-Limits to Development as Lawmakers React ...
which may feature former Congressman Van Hilleary, who has been serving as Rep. Rose’s chief of staff, state House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville), and as many as two state Senators and two other state Representatives. A crowded field will form and the eventual Republican nominee will...
Earlier this month, a group of Republican senators tried to press Tuberville on the floor to pass the nominations individually. He objected to every nomination they brought forward. GOP senators also held an unusual special conference last week to hash out ideas on how to get Tuberville to r...
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The US Has 1,001 Measles Cases and 11 States With Active Outbreaks The U.S. is up to 1,001 confirmed measles cases Associated PressMay 9, 2025 Federal Board Makes Move in Hopes of Avoiding New Jersey Transit Strike New Jersey Transit and its train engineers are moving closer to a potenti...
There are 19 elected GOP Senators, meaning casino advocates would have to convince at least 10 to support casino gambling. Texas Lt Gov Dan Patrick, who has blocked sports betting & casino gaming legislation, will bring the bill up for a vote IF a majority of fellow Republicans in the ...
Senators also approved a major addition to the chamber’s property tax relief plan. Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, added an amendment to include funding for bonuses for Texas teachers. The amendment includes $2,000 for teachers in districts with 20,000 students or m...