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Texas’ Spending On Higher Ed Has Yet To Recover From Great Recession, Pew Report Finds
Posted on · The state is one of 40 whose spending on higher education has yet to return to pre-2008 levels.
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Houston Matters
Book Weighs the Pros and Cons of Nationalism
Posted on · In The Nationalist Revival, journalist John Judis examines the resurgence of nationalism around the world and what aspects of it are necessary to a democracy.
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Across Texas Government, Bonuses To State Employees Have Grown
Posted on · In the wake of the Great Recession, legislators and employee unions accept bonuses as a cheaper alternative to pay raises, which lock in larger bases for salaries and benefits, including pensions
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Generation Z May Not Want To Own Cars. Can Automakers Woo Them In Other Ways?
Posted on · Selling cars to the group that follows the millennials won't be easy. Instead of just making cars, automakers are trying to make a move, whether it's car-sharing, ride-hailing or self-driving.
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Research Shows More Children Suffer From Poverty After The Recession
Posted on · A Rice University professor explains why educators and policy makers should be mindful.