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Politics

Houston Police Chief Debates SB4 At Latino Town Hall

Jen Rice

Posted on July 22, 2017 · Local leaders discussed issues affecting Houston’s Latino community.

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Politics

Why Aren’t State Legislators Paid A Living Wage?

Jen Rice

Posted on July 21, 2017 · Some states have a full time legislature, while others pay their lawmakers almost nothing. In Texas, we’re somewhere in between.

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Business

Sanctuary City Ban Could Worsen Labor Shortage

Jen Rice

Posted on June 20, 2017 · SB4 might make it harder to fill jobs in Texas.

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News

Advocates Call For More Human Trafficking Enforcement

Jen Rice

Posted on June 7, 2017 · Recent state laws will help fight human trafficking, but what’s needed now is implementation.

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Gov. Greg Abbott and other top Republicans want to create vouchers, to help families with special needs kids pay for private school.

Education News

Texas Lawmakers Send Ban On Special Ed Cap To Governor

Laura Isensee

Posted on May 12, 2017 · "It would be wrong for our state lawmakers to stay silent on such an important issue."

Tags 85th Legislature Disability Rights Texas special education

There was a strong campaign against Proposition 1 in HISD, against sending tax dollars from the district to the state, under the so-called "Robin Hood" program.

Education News

Hoping To Keep $18 Billion In Commercial Property, HISD Plots Political Plan for School Finance

Laura Isensee

Posted on December 19, 2016 · "Our district and the business community have a lot at stake, and it’s no joke." -Ashlea Graves, who directs governmental relations with HISD.

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Posted on May 26, 2023 · Houston pastors reveal surprising revelations a year after Floyd’s death. This episode is an encore of the May 21, 2021 original broadcast.

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