Arkansas governor signs legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state.
Masks will continue to be required within the City of Austin
“In Austin, we’re committed to saving lives. Period."
“In Austin, we’re committed to saving lives. Period."
Here's when the next round of COVID money could hit your bank account
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
‘Men working’ sign prompts young sisters to call for gender equality
Blair Babione, 11, and Brienne Babione, 9, spotted a “men working” sign at a construction site and penned a letter to town leaders asking why the sign was posted when plenty of women also work in construction.
Blair Babione, 11, and Brienne Babione, 9, spotted a “men working” sign at a construction site and penned a letter to town leaders asking why the sign was posted when plenty of women also work in construction.
Essential workers at rally demand to be vaccinated as soon as possible
Organizers of the rally say the lifting of the mask mandate highlights why essential workers need to be vaccinated as soon as possible.
Organizers of the rally say the lifting of the mask mandate highlights why essential workers need to be vaccinated as soon as possible.
Service industry workers calling on Abbott to delay lifting COVID mandates
Organizers of the rally say the lifting of the mask mandate underscores why essential workers need to be vaccinated now.
Organizers of the rally say the lifting of the mask mandate underscores why essential workers need to be vaccinated now.
'Wholly responsible:' Rep. Swalwell sues Donald Trump for inciting Capitol riot
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell said they are "wholly responsible" for the injury and destruction on Jan. 6.
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell said they are "wholly responsible" for the injury and destruction on Jan. 6.
Texas bills aim to protect consumers, strengthen state's electric grid
Members of the Texas House have filed legislation to protect consumers and strengthen the state's electric grid following massive power outages.
Members of the Texas House have filed legislation to protect consumers and strengthen the state's electric grid following massive power outages.
Biden signs executive orders aimed at gender equity on International Women’s Day
President Joe Biden is set to give remarks Monday to mark International Women’s Day alongside Vice President Kamala Harris.
President Joe Biden is set to give remarks Monday to mark International Women’s Day alongside Vice President Kamala Harris.
Biden to deliver first primetime address as president, will mark anniversary of coronavirus shutdowns
President Biden’s address Thursday will be his first major address since Inauguration Day, and it's set to mark the anniversary of the coronavirus shutdowns.
President Biden’s address Thursday will be his first major address since Inauguration Day, and it's set to mark the anniversary of the coronavirus shutdowns.
Democratic Women’s Caucus propose monument honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The introduction of the bills by both congressional chambers recognizes the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the start of Women’s History Month.
The introduction of the bills by both congressional chambers recognizes the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the start of Women’s History Month.
Activists gather at Texas Capitol asking for CPS, DFPS reform
Some Texas parents want to bring change to child welfare services, and they are hoping new legislation will help.
Some Texas parents want to bring change to child welfare services, and they are hoping new legislation will help.
Senate approves $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill after all-night session
Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.
Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.
COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Poll: Americans largely back Biden's virus response
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
City of Austin apologizes for role in disenfranchising Black people
Austin City Council voted yes to a resolution to begin racial reconciliation at the local, state, and federal levels.
Austin City Council voted yes to a resolution to begin racial reconciliation at the local, state, and federal levels.
TDEM Chief Kidd grilled about power outage messaging during hearing
Chief Nim Kidd was grilled throughout the morning about how the state and some local utilities did not sound a bigger alarm before the winter storm.
Chief Nim Kidd was grilled throughout the morning about how the state and some local utilities did not sound a bigger alarm before the winter storm.
Senate GOP forces reading of 600-page COVID-19 relief bill aloud to delay vote
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Transportation Department watchdog asked DOJ to investigate Elaine Chao over ethics concerns
The report by the department's inspector general says the Justice Department’s criminal and public integrity divisions declined in December to take up the case for criminal prosecution.
The report by the department's inspector general says the Justice Department’s criminal and public integrity divisions declined in December to take up the case for criminal prosecution.