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Weekend Interview: Bridging Infrastructure and Growth with Texas Senator Nathan Johnson

First elected in 2018, Senator Nathan Johnson was born and raised in Texas. His vision for Texas is one of hope and aspiration, believing that Texas can lead the nation if it tackles the challenges it faces in a forward-thinking and innovative way.
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Weekend Interview: Tony Bennett on the Future of Texas Manufacturing

Tony Bennett, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM), has been the voice of the state's manufacturing sector for over a decade.
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Weekend Interview: Dr. Ben Carson on the Transformative Power of Education

Dr. Ben Carson, renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, has become a significant voice in the conversation about education, including in Texas.
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Texas 2036 urges state to spread word about ACA Marketplace

Texas 2036, a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy research and advocacy organization, said that the state must prioritize spreading awareness about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace.
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A Deep Dive into Border Security, Foreign Land Ownership, and Water Issues with Rep. David Spiller

Highlights from our interview with Texas Representative David Spiller, House District 68

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Supporting Public Education: TASB's Advocacy for Effective School Policies

Highlights from our interview with Dax Gonzalez, Director of Government Relations for Texas Association of School Boards.
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Healthcare and Education in Texas: A conversation with Representative Mihaela Plesa

Highlights from our interview with Representative Mihaela Plesa, Democratic state representative for Texas House District 70 (southwest Collin County).
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From Child Safety to Education Outcomes: Senator Menendez's Commitment to Texas and the Future

Highlights from our interview with Senator Jose Menendez, representing SD-26 (Bexar County).
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Texas Blockchain Council's Vision: Leading the Digital Asset Revolution in the Lone Star State

Highlights from our interview with Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council (add this to the end of the interview) Lee Bratcher is a Board Member and President of the Texas Blockchain Council, an industry association that exists to advocate for blockchain centric public policy initiatives, educate members of government about the benefits of bitcoin, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
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From Border To Heartland: The Spread of Cartel Influence to Small Towns and Suburbs

Highlights from our interview with Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, retired U.S. Border Patrol Agent, U.S. Air Force veteran, and Sheriff of Terrell County, Texas.
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From Enron to Uri: Robert Bryce discusses energy policy in Texas

Highlights from our interview with Robert Bryce, author, journalist, film producer, and public speaker that focuses on energy issues.
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Empowering Futures: Chairman Buckley on Transforming Texas Education

Bradley Buckley is a Texas veterinarian and Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for House District 54, which includes part of Bell County and all of Lampasas County in Central Texas.
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Preparing Students and Teachers For Success: The Goals Of The OER in Texas Education

Highlights from our interview with Donna Bahorich, member of the OER Advisory Board, former chair of the State Board of Education, and member of the Texas Historical Commission
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From School Lunches to Technological Advances: A Look Inside the Texas Department of Agriculture with Commissioner Sid Miller

Highlights from our interview with Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner.
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Texas Public Policy Foundation's David Dunmoyer on State Tech Policy Initiatives

David Dunmoyer is the campaign director for Better Tech for Tomorrow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He is a former resident of California.
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