Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday June 18, 2023 ( 45 items ) |
'Dream Night' For Families With Special Needs Held at the Texas State Aquarium
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, June 14 -- The Texas State Aquarium issued the following news release:
On Friday, May 19th, the Texas State Aquarium hosted a luau-themed "Dream Night" to provide children with special needs and their families a private, modified evening to experience the Aquarium. This event is in partnership with Driscoll Health Plan.
Summer Dream Night activities included animal encounters, a 4D movie, a dive show, and modified DOLPHINS! presentation, as well as activity and resource
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ACAP Recognizes Kids' Meals Inc. With 2023 Supporting the Safety Net Award
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSawa) -- The Association for Community Affiliated Plans issued the following news release:
Today, the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) presented its 18th annual Supporting the Safety Net Award to Kids Meals Inc., a non-profit dedicated to ending childhood hunger by delivering free healthy meals directly to the homes of children in the greater Houston area. It is the only organization of its kind in the U.S. and was nominated by Texas Children's Health Pla
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ACLU OF TEXAS RESPONDS TO GOV. ABBOTT SIGNING ANTI-LOCAL CONTROL BILL INTO LAW
HOUSTON, Texas, June 16 (TNSgov) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Wednesday evening House Bill 2127, which severely limits the power local cities and counties to govern themselves in eight industries including the regulation of labor, finance, and environmental standards.
Local municipalities have criticized H.B. 2127 for undermining "Home Rule" regarding city authority in the Texas Constitution.
The followi
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Alliance Defending Freedom: TX Governor Signs Bill to Protect Collegiate Women's Sports
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, June 16 (TNStalk) -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following statement on June 15, 2023:
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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Christiana Kiefer regarding Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's signing Thursday of SB 15, a bill that extends the state's existing protections for K-12 female athletes to women in college, ensuring they are not forced to compete against males playing on collegiate women's sports teams:
"Women a
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Allied Pilots Association: 'Raising Pilot Retirement Age Would Introduce Additional Risk'
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 17 (TNSgov) -- The Allied Pilots Association issued the following news release:
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing the 15,000 pilots of American Airlines, voiced its opposition to any change in the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots.
The pending Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which would reauthorize funding for the Federal Aviation Administration and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five ye
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American Heart Association: Chronic Exposure to Lead, Cadmium and Arsenic Increases Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
DALLAS, Texas, June 13 (TNSjou) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release on June 12, 2023:
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Monitoring exposure to contaminant metals in air, water and soil is important for reducing inequities in CVD risk, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement
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* Around the world, most people are regularly exposed to low or moderate levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in the environment, increasing risk of coronary artery dise
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American Heart Association: Nearly 1 in 3 Black Adults May Develop PAD
DALLAS, Texas, June 16 (TNSjou) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release on June 15, 2023:
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Disparities in care increase amputation Risk
Routine, low-cost testing may reduce disparities and health care costs for people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to new American Heart Association scientific statement
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* Nearly 1 in 3 Black adults may develop peripheral artery disease (PAD), compared to about 1 in 5 Hispanic or white ad
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American Heart Association: Researchers - Win Up to $40K Studying Effects of Lipoprotein(a) on Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke Risk
DALLAS, Texas, June 13 (TNSres) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
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The new Lp(a) Data Challenge is part of an American Heart Association project, with support from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, to address the lack of clinical standards for screening and management of Lp(a), a critical cardiovascular disease risk factor
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The American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, invites sci
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American Heart Association: Survey - 75% of People Given Home Blood Pressure Monitors Plan to Use Them Daily
DALLAS, Texas, June 16 (TNSres) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
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American Heart Association with support from Elevance Health Foundation and community health centers to distribute home blood pressure monitors to patients with hypertension in historically under-resourced communities
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects almost half of all people in the U.S. and can lead to serious health issues, including heart attack, stroke and kidney
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Animal Legal Defense Fund: Court Allows Lawsuit Against Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary to Proceed
DALLAS, Texas, June 12 (TNSgov) -- The Animal Legal Defense Fund posted the following news release from June 7, 2023:
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruled in favor of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, denying another attempt by Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary to dismiss allegations that the facility injures and kills lions, tigers, and other animals in violation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The court rejected Tiger Creek's argument that the Big Cat Public Safety Act
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APA Opposes Enhanced Qualification Program Amendment
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 17 (TNSgov) -- The Allied Pilots Association issued the following news release:
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing the 15,000 pilots of American Airlines, voiced its opposition to the proposed Enhanced Qualification Program (EQP), which would provide a 250-hour reduction in the actual flight experience requirements for a Restricted Air Transport Pilot certificate after completion of an air carrier-developed training course.
The pending Securing Growth and
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Associated General Contractors: Construction Employment Increases In 42 States And D.C. From May 2022 To May 2023, While 24 States Add Construction Employees For The Month
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 (TNSres) -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release on June 16, 2023:
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Texas and Arkansas Top List of Yearly Increases, While Colorado and Connecticut Experience Worst Losses; California and Louisiana Lead in Monthly Job Gains, While Indiana and Rhode Island Have Largest Declines
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Construction employment increased in 42 states and the District of Columbia in May from a year earlier, while only 24 states added construc
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ATPE Statement on House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment
AUSTIN, Texas, June 13 (TNStalk) -- The Association of Texas Professional Educators issued the following statement on June 12, 2023:
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ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes has the following statement on Speaker Dade Phelan's appointment of a House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment:
"We caution the Speaker and House members against tying too many issues together," Holmes said. "The need to meaningfully support educators and educational institutions should stand
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Concerned Women for America: Texas Blocks Boys From Playing in College Female Sports
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSgov) -- The Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee issued the following news release on June 15, 2023:
Today, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee and Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Texas praised Gov. Greg Abbott for signing a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing in sports that are different than their biological sex and protecting female athletes from having to play biological males in college sports. T
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Edison Electric Institute Announces 2023 Thomas F. Farrell, II Safety Leadership, Innovation Award Winners
AUSTIN, Texas, June 14 (TNSawa) -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release on June 13, 2023:
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today presented the 2023 Thomas F. Farrell, II Safety Leadership and Innovation Award to CenterPoint Energy Vice President of Safety and Technical Training Al Payton; Florida Power & Light Company Senior Director of Fleet Services Joe Suarez; and Duke Energy.
The recipients were selected for the following achievements across three categories:
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Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression: Victory - Court Orders Texas University to Provide Records Showing How Admins Censored Then Commandeered an Independent Student Newspaper
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, June 13 (TNSgov) -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression issued the following news release:
It's better to know the truth later than never.
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sued Tarleton State University in Feb. 2022 to obtain records that the university improperly withheld under Texas's Public Information Act. On Friday, June 9, the court ordered Tarleton to produce the records.
The records will help reveal why Tarleton's administration
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Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and Opportunity Austin Announce New Leaders
AUSTIN, Texas, June 14 (TNSper) -- The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on June 13, 2023:
The region's two leading business advocacy organizations today announced new leaders for the next iteration of the relationship between the Austin Chamber of Commerce and Opportunity Austin. Today's announcement builds on the nearly 20 years of success of the two organizations collaborating to grow the region.
Jeremy Martin, currently interim COO of the Austin Chamber o
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Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities: Congressional Hearing on University Research Under the Farm Bill
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 15 (TNSgov) -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has been advocating on behalf of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) with the upcoming reauthorization of the Farm Bill. The University of California Riverside, a HACU-member HSI was among those testifying at a Congressional Hearing on June 14, 2
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Houston Advanced Research Center Presents - Programs Recap
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 14 (TNSres)(TNSpconf) -- Houston Advanced Research Center issued the following news release:
HARC's research professionals have broad experience in basic and applied science, technology development and adoption, policy analysis, stakeholder communication, geospatial technologies, and public outreach. Through events, seminars, and conferences, HARC's experts share our program of work by participating in panel discussions and workshops, and delivering engaging presentat
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Houston's Community Members Who are TPS Beneficiaries Support Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia's Proposition HR6
HOUSTON, Texas, June 16 (TNSgov) -- Alianza Americas issued the following news release on June 15, 2023:
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients who are part of CRECEN Houston's membership applaud the reintroduction of H.R.6, a bill that seeks to provide permanent residency to TPS beneficiaries and other immigrant populations who lack a protected immigration status. The bill is spearheaded by Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29).
"We have lobbied Congress in the past to gain support in both
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MIND Research Institute: New Study - ST Math Use Drives Significant Improvement in Texas Students' Math Scores
IRVINE, California, June 16 (TNSres) -- The MIND Research Institute issued the following news release:
A recent study conducted by MIND Research Institute shows that students who used the ST Math program made significantly higher gains in math proficiency. The study, which included over 160,400 students across Texas, found a 13.6 percentage point advantage in growth in percent of students achieving "Meets" or "Masters" on the 2022 STAAR for students who used ST Math with fidelity.
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Monkey Loses Fingers After Texas Biomed Staff Error: PETA Statement
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 13 (TNStalk) -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following statement on June 13, 2023:
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Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture's citation of the Southwest National Primate Research Center for a critical violation of the federal Animal Welfare Act that resulted in the amputation of several fingers from a monkey's hand:
Laboratory staff at the Southwest Na
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More Calls by AMA That Will Limit Patient Choice and Access to Quality Health Care
AUSTIN, Texas, June 16 (TNStalk) -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners issued the following agency statement on June 15, 2023:
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Today, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners(R) (AANP) issued the following statement concerning the American Medical Association's (AMA's) call for nurse practitioners (NPs) and other advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to be jointly regulated by boards of medicine and boards of nursing.
The AMA has once again dusted off its old p
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National Parks Conservation Association: Conservation Groups Sue EPA to Enforce State Plans, Clear Haze Pollution
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSgov) -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on June 15, 2023:
Today, a coalition of environmental organizations filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to enforce the Regional Haze Rule required by the Clean Air Act. Despite its mandate to approve or reject state haze plans within 18 months, EPA has failed to act on Regional Haze plans submitted by Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, O
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News/Media Alliance Applauds Senate Judiciary for Passing Bipartisan Journalism Competition and Preservation Act
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 16 (TNSgov) -- The News Media Alliance issued the following news release:
The Senate Judiciary Committee has favorably voted 14-7 for the bipartisan Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) (S. 1094), which would allow digital journalism providers to collectively negotiate with Google and Facebook for fair compensation for use of their valuable content. The tech platforms are the dominant distributors of news content, reaping tremendous financial benefit without
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Pedro J. Pizarro, Maria M. Pope Elected Chair & Vice Chair of Edison Electric Institute Board of Directors
AUSTIN, Texas, June 13 (TNSper) -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release on June 12, 2023:
Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Rosemead, Calif.-based Edison International, today was elected chair of the board of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), the national association of investor-owned electric companies. Maria M. Pope, president and CEO of Portland, Ore.-based Portland General Electric, was elected vice chair.
EEI's Board elected Pizarro and Pope during the i
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PPL Electric Utilities Wins 95th Annual Edison Award
AUSTIN, Texas, June 13 (TNSawa) -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release on June 12, 2023:
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today awarded PPL Electric Utilities (PPL Electric) with the 95th Edison Award. Presented annually and selected by a panel of former energy industry executives, the Edison Award is the electric power industry's highest honor. The award was presented in Austin, Texas, during EEI 2023, the institute's annual thought leadership forum.
In October
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Sierra Club: Conservation Groups Sue EPA to Enforce State Plans, Clear Haze Pollution
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSgov) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on June 15, 2023:
Today, a coalition of environmental organizations filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to enforce the Regional Haze Rule required by the Clean Air Act. Despite its mandate to approve or reject state haze plans within 18 months, EPA has failed to act on Regional Haze plans submitted by Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin. Th
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Sierra Club: Gulf Coast Residents Tell Department of Energy - Environmental Justice Requires Action Beyond Performative "Roadshows"
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSgov) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on June 14, 2023:
Today, Department of Energy's (DOE) officials convened a listening session in Lake Charles, Louisiana, closing out the DOE's second stop on its "Energy Justice to the People Roadshow" that included Lake Charles and Port Arthur. Yesterday, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm joined a listening session in Port Arthur, Texas. The DOE describes this Roadshow as a series of stakeholder dialogues aim
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Sierra Club: Orgs Sue EPA to Hold Texas Accountable for Coal's Year-Round Haze Pollution
AUSTIN, Texas, June 16 (TNSgov) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on June 15, 2023:
Just days after wildfire haze plagued much of North America, a coalition of organizations is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to address another kind of traveling haze that also has roots in climate change yet pollutes our skies all year.
Today, the Sierra Club, Environmental Integrity Project, and National Parks Conservation Association filed a lawsuit against EPA for failing t
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Southwest Research Institute: Key Building Block for Life Found at Saturn's Moon Enceladus
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 15 (TNSjou) -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release:
The search for extraterrestrial life in our solar system just got more exciting. A team of scientists including Southwest Research Institute's Dr. Christopher Glein has discovered new evidence that the subsurface ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus contains a key building block for life. The team directly detected phosphorus in the form of phosphates originating from the moon's ice-covered globa
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Special Delivery: PETA to Lob Coconuts at Whole Foods CEO Over Forced Monkey Labor
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 (TNSpp) -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
An unusual gift is on its way to Whole Foods President and CEO Jason Buechel from PETA: an armload of human-picked coconuts along with a letter urging him to ban Thai coconut milk from the company's stores and supply chain.
Thailand's coconut-picking industry is fueled by the labor of endangered pig-tailed macaques--many of whom were illegally snatched from their forest homes as bab
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SwRI's Dr. Natalie Smith Receives ASME Dedicated Service Award
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 13 (TNSawa) -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release:
Southwest Research Institute's Dr. Natalie Smith has been named a recipient of the 2023 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Dedicated Service Award, recognizing more than 10 years of dedicated voluntary service to ASME marked by outstanding performance, demonstrated and effective leadership, prolonged and committed service, devotion, enthusiasm and faithfulness. She will receive t
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Terna Wins Edison Electric Institute's International Edison Award
AUSTIN, Texas, June 13 (TNSawa) -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release on June 12, 2023:
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today awarded Terna S.p.A. with the 2023 International Edison Award. Presented annually and selected by a panel of former energy industry executives, the Edison Award is the electric power industry's highest honor. The award was presented in Austin, Texas, during EEI 2023, the institute's annual thought leadership forum.
Terna S.p.A. received
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Texas Freedom Network Denounces Governor Abbott, State Legislature as Bill Attempting to Ban Books is Signed
AUSTIN, Texas, June 13 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following news release on June 12, 2023:
Governor Abbott today signed HB 900 into law.
The legislation requires all book vendors serving Texas public schools to give any book with references to gender identity, sexual orientation, or intimate relationships a rating of either "sexually relevant" or "sexually explicit." Vendors cannot sell a book that "describes or portrays sexual conduct ... in a patently offensive way," t
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Texas Freedom Network: Governor Abbott Signs Bill Restricting Participation of Trans Athletes in Collegiate Sports in Yet Another Attack on LGBTQIA+ Texans
AUSTIN, Texas, June 16 (TNStalk) -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following statement on June 15, 2023:
Governor Abbott today signed SB 15. The bill will ban transgender collegiate athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity.
SB 15 passed through the Texas House on May 18. The law will go into effect on September 1.
Texas Freedom Network Vice President of Programs Marti Bier (they/them) issued the following response:
"SB 15 is yet another harmful attack from
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Texas Freedom Network: State Lawmakers Attack Higher Education in Texas as Bill Gutting Tenure Policies is Signed by Governor
AUSTIN, Texas, June 16 (TNStalk) -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following statement on June 15, 2023:
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Governor Abbott yesterday signed SB 18 into law. The legislation changes tenure policies for public universities including how tenure is granted to faculty members, how tenured faculty are reviewed, and when tenured faculty can be dismissed.
Attacks on tenure across the country are nothing new, with attempts dating back to at least 2017.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick first hinted
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Texas Freedom Network: Texas Lawmakers Reject Progress and Embrace Discriminatory Practices as Bill Banning Higher Ed DEI is Signed by Governor
AUSTIN, Texas, June 16 (TNStalk) -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following statement on June 15, 2023:
SB 17, which will prevent public colleges and universities in Texas from having diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices or policies, was yesterday signed by Governor Abbott.
The bill also prohibits hiring practices that take into account race, gender identity, or ethnicity in accordance with applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
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Texas Freedom Network O
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Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association: Texas' Pro-Business Environment Supports Economic Growth and Energy Security
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 (TNSres) -- Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association issued the following news release on June 16, 2023:
Citing the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) today highlighted new employment figures showing a significant gain in Texas upstream employment last month. According to TIPRO's analysis, direct Texas upstream employment
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Texas Legislature Did Little to Curb Electricity Demand, Public Citizen Says, as Record-Breaking Load on the Grid Is Possible
AUSTIN, Texas, June 16 (TNSgov) -- Public Citizen issued the following news release on June 15, 2023:
The Texas Legislature took only small steps this year to curb the state's rising electricity demand, Public Citizen pointed out today, at the start of a six-day period in which Texas' electric grid manager warns demand records could be broken again.
"Crossing fingers and hoping for the best won't stabilize the grid, but that is essentially what the Legislature did when it left town without pas
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TPPF Secures Victory at Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Marfil V. New Braunfels Case
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release on June 16, 2023:
Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals announced their ruling in favor of the Texas Public Policy Foundation's clients, producing a significant legal triumph in the case of Marfil v. New Braunfels. In a 2-1 opinion the court recognized the right of Rafael Marfil and others to present their arguments and supporting evidence in a full record, allowing for a fair examination
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TPPF's Rodney Scott: 'Secretary Mayorkas is Derelict'
AUSTIN, Texas, June 14 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release on June 14, 2023:
Today on Capitol Hill, former Chief of Border Patrol and TPPF fellow Rodney Scott did not mince words, laying the blame for the current chaos at the border squarely at the feet of the Biden administration.
"The chaos at our southern border, and the consequences are a result of the actions taken by the Biden administration," Scott said. "I believe the Secretary [Mayorkas] is
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Trust for Public Land: Dallas City Council Votes to Acquire Big Cedar Wilderness in Southern Dallas
DALLAS, Texas, June 17 (TNSgov) -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release on June 15, 2023:
On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council voted to expand its portfolio of parks by acquiring a nearly 300-acre property in Southwestern Dallas known as Big Cedar Wilderness. Wednesday's official action will preserve this beloved property in perpetuity and ensure that future generations of Dallas residents can enjoy the benefits this beautiful city has to offer.
The property is home to
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United We Dream: Eleven Years After DACA Was First Announced, Immigrant Youth Live in Limbo and Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSrpt) -- United We Dream issued the following news release on June 15, 2023:
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Today marks 11 years since the announcement of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA), an executive action policy fought for by immigrant youth. DACA has allowed for access to work permits and protection from deportation for hundreds of thousands of young people, despite the near constant attacks and legal challenges to the program. Earlier this year, alongside NILC, CAP, and Tom Won
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Young Invincibles: Gov. Abbott Signs Bill Banning Diversity, Equity & Inclusion on Higher Education Campuses
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 (TNSgov) -- The Young Invincibles, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release on June 15, 2023:
Today, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17, a disastrous bill that will eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs on higher education campuses across the state, into law.
This bill, which goes into effect January 1, 2024, is the most significant ban on DEI in higher education in the nation. It requires universities to close their diversit
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