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OPINION: The Medicaid Spy Scandal and the Corporate Capture of Public Health
By Travis McCormick | Mar 28, 2025
This week at the Texas Capitol, we learned something shocking.
Austin nurses plan protest against proposed Medicaid cuts
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 27, 2025
On March 20, nurses from Ascension Seton Medical Center will protest at U.S. Senator John Cornyn's district office in Austin, Texas.
Governor Abbott appoints three to advisory committee
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 27, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee.
Texas Association introduces bill for licensing naturopathic doctors
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 27, 2025
The Texas Association of Naturopathic Doctors (TXAND) has introduced House Bill 3979 in the 2025 legislative session, aiming to establish licensure for naturopathic doctors (NDs) in Texas.
Weekend Interview: Lessons From Our Northern Neighbor Ryan Walters on Education in Oklahoma
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
Ryan Walters professional journey in the realm of education began in a classroom in rural Oklahoma, where he taught history to high school students.
State Highway 87 to become hurricane evacuation route without legislative action
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
Representative Terri Leo Wilson has withdrawn House Bill 2944, which sought to designate State Highway 87 as a hurricane evacuation route.
Dwyer Workforce Development CEO: ‘We’re glad to see Texas’ leaders dedicating time’ to address healthcare staffing crisis
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
Barb Clapp, CEO of Dwyer Workforce Development, a nonprofit organization supporting individuals pursuing healthcare careers, said that Texas lawmakers are taking appropriate steps to address the state's healthcare staffing crisis.
OPINION: Tariffs and the Dawn of America’s Golden Age of Recycling—Led by Texas
By Joe Trotter | Mar 26, 2025
With the arrival of tariffs on imported aluminum, the reality is that America does not have domestic production sufficient to meet the raw material demands of multiple industries.
Supreme Court to review constitutionality of FCC's Universal Service Fund
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments concerning the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Universal Service Fund (USF).
Abbott supports growing movement for school choice in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reinforced the support for school choice in Texas during a media event at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Texas Senators push for school bus safety and regulatory efficiency
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
The Senate Transportation Committee recently reviewed two bills intended to enhance school bus safety.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner supports resolution on U.S.-Mexico water treaty enforcement
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed approval for the Texas Senate's recent action concerning the U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty.
TxDOT explains uniformity and installation process of traffic signs
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Traffic signs are a common sight on roads, but their uniformity across the United States is no accident.
Texas research suggests new standards could cut energy costs by billions
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Life:Powered, a campaign by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, has released new research indicating that implementing reliability standards for wind and solar energy could save Texas electricity customers billions of dollars annually.
Texas faces challenges in early education and childcare
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Texas 2036 has released insights into the current state of early education and childcare in Texas, emphasizing the importance of strategic decisions to improve future opportunities for children.
Texas Restaurant Show returns to Houston with early-bird registration now open
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) has announced that the 2025 Texas Restaurant Show will be held in Houston, Texas, on July 20-21 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Texas Senate advances majority of top priority bills
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced that the Texas Senate has passed over half of its top 40 priority bills at the midpoint of the 89th regular legislative session.
Texas Senate passes bills on education reform and public safety
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
The Texas Senate has passed several significant bills addressing various issues, including religious expression in schools, content in school libraries, and the regulation of THC products.
Sanctions imposed on leader of transnational criminal organization
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has partnered with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control to impose sanctions on Jumilca Sandivel Hernandez Perez, a leader within the Lopez Human Smuggling Organization.
Extradition follows conviction over deadly San Antonio migrant smuggling incident
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Two men have been convicted for their involvement in a 2022 alien smuggling incident in San Antonio, Texas, which resulted in 53 deaths and injuries to 11 individuals.
