It's an old but often true saying that "everything's bigger in Texas". But if that's the case, shouldn't the shame felt by two-faced Republican leaders be out-sized as well?
For the latest example, let's take the foolish games that the Texas Governor and Republican-dominated Legislature continue to play around Medicaid Expansion. For 5 years now, Texas … Continue Reading ››
Despite overwhelming cries from across the state, the Texas Senate has once again ignored all common-sense on Medicaid. Instead of taking critical dollars that Texans are already paying for under the ACA, Austin lawmakers would rather make threats to cut the existing program, unless the Obama Administration meets a plethora of demands. Here's the story … Continue Reading ››
It's a whole new year in Texas politics.
With the New Year comes a whole crop of new leaders for the Lone Star State. With the election of Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and everyone else, Texas has now had its most significant transition of power in the 21st century. Indeed, Abbott will only … Continue Reading ››
In the Eighth installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Susan Criss, former Galveston County District Judge and candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, District 23. She is a Democrat.
Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This … Continue Reading ››
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...
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.
