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Texas Politics

Big Government Texas Part 2: ‘Open Scary’ Spooks Texas Lege

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All year we've heard from various Texas lawmakers about their rights the 2nd amendment... even Governor-Elect Greg Abbott himself has pledged to sign the first Open Carry Bill that comes across his desk.  If enacted open-carry legislation would allow gun owners to take their lethal weapons to virtually any public venue. But apparently what legislators … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Texas Politics

Without Medicaid Expansion, Harris County Healthcare Workers Laid Off

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Home to an estimated 4.4 million people, there's not too much that is small about Harris County, Texas.  It is the 3rd-largest county in the United States of America, and of course is the home for most of the city of Houston. As a rapidly-growing county, no one should be surprised that there is also a … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Politics

SCOTUS Takes Up Landmark Pregnancy Discrimination Case

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In recent times, there has been a large amount of focus on discrimination waged against certain classes, particularly the LGBT community and certain racial groups.  But while it may not be as widely discussed, many Americans also face discrimination during a very important part of their lives... pregnancy.  What is should be a joyous time … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

City or Senate? The Van de Putte Dust-Up

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Though the dust hasn't even begun to settle on 2014's contest, it's pretty amazing how one tweet can set off a whole new political firestorm.  But such was the case this week in San Antonio, where a recently defeated Democrat is proving that she still has plenty of political clout.  Here's what's going on from … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

Policing Issues– Cameras Will Help, But What Next??

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In the wake of recent protests in Ferguson, MO., there has been new attention placed on law enforcement interactions with citizens across the nation.  The increased scrutiny is also causing organizations like the Houston Police Department to quicken some of changes that they may have had planned down the line.  For HPD, those changes start … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance Won’t See 2014 Ballot

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After dropping a temporary restraining order, a State District Judge has set the all important court date for the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance.  As a result, Houstonians will not be voting on HERO in 2014.  Here's the story from Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle...

Opponents of Houston's equal rights ordinance … Continue Reading ››

Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

HERO Opponents File Suit Against City of Houston

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Here's the story from Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle...

Opponents of Houston's new non-discrimination ordinance sued Mayor Annise Parker late Tuesday after city officials rejected a petition the group had submitted hoping to force a repeal referendum in November.

Plaintiff and conservative activist Jared Woodfill said his group is … Continue Reading ››