House Appropriations Chairman Jim Pitts gave a preview of the upcoming budget situation. Essentially, the legislature is planning to submit a budget that includes enough cuts to make up the $22 to $25 billion shortfall. Below is an excerpt from the Texas Tribune. "The initial budget he (Pitts) and ... Keep Reading
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Newsweek says Texas Cities leading the recovery! ... Keep Reading
I was in Southern Sudan in August 2009 with the International Republican Institute to work with political parties-- the vote for independence from Northern Sudan in January 2011 was foremost on their minds. See Stratfor's latest report about the upcoming referendum. ... Keep Reading
Legislators can begin filing bills to be considered during the next session. The fun begins! ... Keep Reading
Some Texas Legislators have started discussing the possibility of Texas opting out of the Medicaid program, which is one of the biggest drivers in the state's budget. The Texas Tribune's Emily Ramshaw writes about the ongoing discussions. ... Keep Reading