Computer chip makers must provide child care, other benefits if they want federal funding
The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.
The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.
Texas senators face criticism, soften proposed ban on Chinese purchases of land
The measure, endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott, originally would have banned citizens of China, Iran, Russia or North Korea from buying land in Texas. Under a new version considered Thursday, the ban wouldn’t apply to dual citizens or lawful permanent residents.
The measure, endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott, originally would have banned citizens of China, Iran, Russia or North Korea from buying land in Texas. Under a new version considered Thursday, the ban wouldn’t apply to dual citizens or lawful permanent residents.
George Santos now under investigation by House Ethics Committee
The House Ethics Committee announced is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos.
The House Ethics Committee announced is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos.
Texas A&M system removes diversity statements from hiring, admission policies
This decision comes after a memo from Gov. Greg Abbott's office told state agency and public university leaders that the use of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is illegal in hiring.
This decision comes after a memo from Gov. Greg Abbott's office told state agency and public university leaders that the use of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is illegal in hiring.
Tennessee bill limiting drag shows heads to governor
The bill marks the second major proposal targeting the LGBTQ community that Tennessee lawmakers have passed this legislative session.
The bill marks the second major proposal targeting the LGBTQ community that Tennessee lawmakers have passed this legislative session.
West Virginia governor signs new carry bill, allowing for guns on public college, university campuses
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.
Sen. Mike Lee suspended by Twitter; Musk says error
Lee says, 'Twitter did not alert me ahead of time, nor have they yet offered an explanation.'
Lee says, 'Twitter did not alert me ahead of time, nor have they yet offered an explanation.'
Texas Family Act would offer up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, if passed
The bill's author State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D-Houston) says she had very productive conversations with many of her Republican counterparts who verbally support the plan. Economists aren't so sure some will rally behind the plan.
The bill's author State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D-Houston) says she had very productive conversations with many of her Republican counterparts who verbally support the plan. Economists aren't so sure some will rally behind the plan.
Governor Abbott makes economic development announcement
Governor Greg Abbott makes announcement regarding Texas economy.
Governor Greg Abbott makes announcement regarding Texas economy.
Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson to clash in Chicago mayoral runoff; Lightfoot ousted
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, issuing a rebuke to a leader who made history as head of the nation's third-largest city.
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, issuing a rebuke to a leader who made history as head of the nation's third-largest city.
Supreme Court evaluates President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about President Biden's executive order to eliminate up to $20K in student loan debt.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about President Biden's executive order to eliminate up to $20K in student loan debt.
Texas PTA pushes for education to be bigger priority; push back against Abbott's school voucher plan
This session there’s a bill that would increase per-student funding, and another to fund schools based on enrollment as opposed to attendance.
This session there’s a bill that would increase per-student funding, and another to fund schools based on enrollment as opposed to attendance.
Gov. Abbott responds to criticism of school voucher program
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas public schools will not lose funding if education savings accounts are established in the state.
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas public schools will not lose funding if education savings accounts are established in the state.
The Issue Is: The 2024 battle begins
California is now just over a year from the all-important 2024 primary.
California is now just over a year from the all-important 2024 primary.
Former VP Mike Pence speaks at UT Austin one year after start of Russia-Ukraine war
Former Vice President Mike Pence praised the resilience of the Ukrainian people and says the free world has to keep helping with military aid.
Former Vice President Mike Pence praised the resilience of the Ukrainian people and says the free world has to keep helping with military aid.
State legislation filed in 2023 session would legalize fentanyl test strips
More than a dozen fentanyl-related bills have been filed this legislative session, with most decriminalizing test strips if passed. The controversial topic has recently gained bipartisan support.
More than a dozen fentanyl-related bills have been filed this legislative session, with most decriminalizing test strips if passed. The controversial topic has recently gained bipartisan support.
HB 300 proposes Texas sales tax breaks for baby, menstrual products
A Texas House bill filed by state Rep. Donna Howard would expand sales tax exemptions in Texas to include baby and menstrual products.
A Texas House bill filed by state Rep. Donna Howard would expand sales tax exemptions in Texas to include baby and menstrual products.
Debate over school vouchers continues in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has made school vouchers one of his highest priorities this legislative session. However, the Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers says this is school privatization.
Gov. Greg Abbott has made school vouchers one of his highest priorities this legislative session. However, the Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers says this is school privatization.
Jimmy Carter: Rise to the presidency depended on many twists
When Jimmy Carter announced in late 1974 that he'd seek the presidency. Atlanta's largest newspaper answered with a mocking headline: "Jimmy Who?" But the Georgia peanut farmer set the modern standard for campaigning.
When Jimmy Carter announced in late 1974 that he'd seek the presidency. Atlanta's largest newspaper answered with a mocking headline: "Jimmy Who?" But the Georgia peanut farmer set the modern standard for campaigning.
Texas AG Ken Paxton agrees to pay $3.3M lawsuit settlement with taxpayer money
Texas taxpayers are likely going to pick up the tab for Attorney General Ken Paxton's $3.3 million whistleblower lawsuit with several former employees.
Texas taxpayers are likely going to pick up the tab for Attorney General Ken Paxton's $3.3 million whistleblower lawsuit with several former employees.