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Texas hospitals to collect demographic info under new executive order
Every Texan’s Health and Food Justice Programs Manager, Lynn Cowles, spoke to The Associated Press about Gov. Abbott’s Executive Order GA-46. The order mandates the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to direct public hospitals in the state to collect demographic information on patients. This data will help hospital staff determine how many inpatient and emergency care patients are undocumented. The processes outlined in the Executive Order will begin on Nov. 1, 2024, coinciding with the date when DACA recipients nationwide can first enroll in Marketplace health...
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UT Austin DEI Layoffs Disproportionately Affect Women and Black Staffers, Records Show
Senior Policy Analyst Kimberly Clarida has highlighted that "UT Austin DEI layoffs disproportionately affected women and Black staffers, records show." The layoffs at the University of Texas Austin have raised concerns as they have impacted specific demographic groups more than others. Clarida's insights shed light on the disparities that have emerged as a result of these recent workforce changes. The full details of the situation can be found in The Houston Chronicle.
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How IRS Direct File Could Save Time and Money for Texans
Shannon Halbrook, writing for The Houston Chronicle, addresses the issue of tax filing complexities faced by Americans, emphasizing the need for a simpler and more cost-effective solution. Halbrook highlights that despite the majority of taxpayers having straightforward tax situations, the process remains burdensome and expensive.Halbrook points out that Americans collectively spend a staggering 1.7 billion hours and $31 billion annually on tax filing, a significant amount considering the simplicity of many taxpayers' financial circumstances. To address this, Halbrook...
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New Report Projects Economic Growth and Contributions for Asylum Seekers and New Immigrants Across U.S.
Today, the Immigration Research Initiative (IRI) released a national report that provides state-by-state data on the projected wages, economic growth, and state and local tax contributions from asylum seekers and newly arriving immigrants in the United States. The report highlights the significant economic benefits that immigrants bring to their communities.According to the report, immigrants in the United States contribute millions of dollars in state and local taxes, and this contribution increases as their earnings grow over time. Within the first two years of their...
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More Texans than ever before enrolled in ACA health plans in 2024, feds say
According to new federal data, more Texans have enrolled in affordable health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) than ever before. The Texas Tribune reported on the success of this accomplishment and spoke with Senior Policy Analyst Karla Martinez, who commented on the implications of this achievement.The federal government has revealed that Texans have saved an average of $560 on their annual health care premiums for ACA marketplace insurance coverage. This significant savings is attributed to federal tax dollars spent on health care subsidies and...
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Advocating for Fair Funding: A Conversation with Dick Lavine of Every Texan
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR INTERVIEW WITH DICK LAVINE