In the just released Texas First health plan, Lt. Governor candidate Leticia Van de Putte made it official, calling for a 'Texas solution' to expand Medicaid in the Lone Star State. Here's more from the campaign via press release...
The Texas Progressive Alliance stands with the people of Ferguson in their quest for peace and justice as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff reminds us that there's one more special Senate election to go this year, and this one features a Democrat that's worth supporting.
Harold Cook warns us to … Continue Reading ››
August 18th is a truly historic day for Texas public transit advocates, as Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) begins light rail service to Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport. After dreaming of such a connection for decades, Dallas has made it happen. Here's more from the official DART press release...
A new piece in the New York Times takes a look at recent migration patterns to Southern states, and suggests that the reason for Virginia and Florida's quick path to swing status is based more on their migratory patterns than anything else. Here's the post from Nate Cohn...
Some shocking late breaking news tonight, as a Grand Jury has accused Texas Governor Rick Perry of abusing his Gubernatorial Powers. Here's the story from the Texas Tribune...
A grand jury indicted Gov. Rick Perry on Friday on two felony counts, alleging he abused his power by threatening to veto funding for the state's anti-corruption … Continue Reading ››
By now, most Texans probably know that Wendy Davis is running for Governor, and that she is one of the first Democrats to have a serious shot at the state's highest office in a long time. But as more people become tuned in to the campaign, they may be trying to figure out where she … Continue Reading ››
For over two weeks, Texans have been wondering if there would be a Lieutenant Gubernatorial debate this year. Now we have the answer, as Dan Patrick has agreed to at least one of five debates proposed by Democratic rival Leticia Van de Putte. Along with the article linked above from the Texas Tribune, here's … Continue Reading ››
