Tag Archives: Rick Perry

No More Perrystan!! But what’s next?

At least come early 2015.

Yesterday, the longest-serving Governor in Texas history, made his big announcement... Rick Perry will not seek re-election. Here's more from the Texas Tribune...

Perry announced Monday that he will not run for re-election next year, creating the first open race … Continue Reading ››

The 1st Stand With Texas Women Rally

In case you haven't heard, the fight over Women's rights in Texas is far from over. Like the summer in this state, it's just now heating up.

From the Burnt Orange Report...

Here in Texas, Republicans are waging an all-out assault on women. After the … Continue Reading ››

Will She Run? Wendy Davis Answers

Texans, if you're not watching the new MSNBC program All In With Chris, then you missed some serious breaking news for the state of Texas last night. As I read this morning's blogosphere, there's a lot of prognostication about State Senator Davis' next role in Texas politics. Will she run for Governor, or won't she?? In … Continue Reading ››

Texas Lege DECIMATING Women’s Health Services

Republicans have learned quickly in Texas just how "Special" a Special Session can be. Late last night in the Senate, the GOP took advantage of unique rules in the Special Session, and were able to pass SB5 against Democratic objections. Senate Bill 5 is textbook amongst TRAP laws, or Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers. Like … Continue Reading ››

FEMA Denies Aid for West Explosion Victims

From the AP newswire...

WEST, TX -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is refusing to provide additional money to help rebuild the small Texas town where a deadly fertilizer plant explosion leveled numerous homes and a school, and killed 15 people.

According to a letter obtained … Continue Reading ››

Get Schooled: The Truth on Texas Education Funding

As the Texas legislative session continues to tick away, many people in the state are becoming worried about Texas Schools, which took a $5 Billion dollar funding cut from the 2011 session thanks to the GOP. While some have been pandering to angry voters saying that they would "consider" restoring some of the funds, no … Continue Reading ››

Texas Health Scare: MediCaid, or CrisisCaid?

In a week filled with more eye-catching stories like the Oscar Pistorius murder saga and the looming "Republiquester", it's perhaps not surprising that Healthcare news isn't on the front burner. But make no mistake... some news out of the Sunshine State is THE most important story of this week.

Last … Continue Reading ››