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Texas Public Policy Foundation CEO: ‘We feel like we're not getting the ROI that we want and we desire out of our city government’
Greg Sindelar, CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, said it's crucial to assess government spending and services, particularly concerning taxpayer investment, citing disparities. Sindelar was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
Metrics and Accountability: Bryan Sunderland Explains Cicero's Approach To Public Policy
Highlights from our interview with Bryan Sunderland, director of advocacy at the Cicero Institute
Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) shared insights on Texas's achievement in the American Legislative Exchange Council's Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitive Index. Bettencourt noted, "Texas leaping up the rankings in ALEC's Rich States, Poor States up to 6th is a testament to a solid continually growing economy, legislative leadership like Lt Governor Patrick committed to economic freedom, and the passage of a record property reduction bill pouring billions of dollars back into taxpayer's pockets."Moreover, Senator Bettencourt...
Lt. Governor announces Senate interim charges; 57 topics in total
On Thursday, April 11, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick issued 57 interim charges for the Texas Senate.
Texas House creates a committee to evaluate the state and implications of AI and emerging technologies
The Texas House of Representatives has formed a new committee to investigate the advancements in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies (AI/ET). The committee, named the House Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies, is will be conducting an extensive review of these technologies and their potential impacts on Texas.
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Texas Oil and Gas Association announces promotions of senior staff members
The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) announced promotions of two members of senior staff, naming both Vice Presidents of Government and Regulatory Affairs.
Texas State Rep. Salman Bhojani: The desire to serve comes from a ‘need to pay forward’ the help received
Texas State Rep. Salman Bhojani said his desire to serve stems from his upbringing and personal experiences, instilling in him a commitment to leaving a positive impact on society and giving back to those in need. Bhojani was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
12-year-old tech entrepreneur: I ‘founded a nonprofit organization called TLEEM’ to advance education efforts
Arjun Sharda, a 12-year-old tech entrepreneur, said he has various roles in technology and entrepreneurship, including programming, authorship, and public speaking, highlighting his nonprofit's mission to advance education in diverse fields such as technology, leadership, entrepreneurship, engineering, and mathematics. Sharda was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
Texas Restaurant Foundation chair: We partner with the re-entry and integration program so incarcerated individuals ‘can have that second chance hiring'
Russell Woodward, chair of the Texas Restaurant Foundation, said they collaborate with educational institutions and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to provide culinary and hospitality training for formerly incarcerated individuals, fostering second-chance hiring opportunities. Woodward was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
Texas Restaurant Foundation chair: The teachers participating in our training program are ‘one important piece of our workforce’
Russell Woodward, chair of the Texas Restaurant Foundation, said that their annual ProStart Educators Training Conference is pivotal for workforce training objectives, gathering a hundred teachers for hands-on programs. Woodward was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
A variety of THECB programs aim to alleviate nursing shortage in Texas
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is actively addressing the nursing shortage in Texas through a variety of programs as part of the state's strategic plan for higher education, Building a Talent Strong Texas.According to a statement from THECB, the demand for registered and licensed vocational nurses in Texas is surpassing the current supply, with projections indicating a widening gap over the next decade.Among the programs aimed at addressing this issue is the Emergency and Trauma Care Education Partnership Program (ETEP), which supports training...
Texas Restaurant Foundation chair: One area of high focus is ‘high school level culinary programs and hospitality’
Russell Woodward, chair of the Texas Restaurant Foundation, said that they have long-term involvement with high school culinary programs and that culinary and hospitality education is shaping the future workforce. Woodward was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
DEI ban forces the University of Texas at Austin to restructure
Several months after the implementation of Senate Bill 17, which prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public colleges, the University of Texas at Austin has announced staff layoffs. The university's President, Jay Hartzell, announced a restructuring in an email, stating that it was necessary to comply with SB 17 and to reallocate resources towards teaching and research.
