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Democratic Lawmakers Ask Texas Supreme Court To Block Gov. Greg Abbott’s Legislative Funding Veto

Lucio Vasquez / Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 25, 2021 · Lawmakers filed a petition Friday, asking the Texas Supreme Court to reject Abbott’s veto.

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The Financial Cost Of COVID (Sept. 20, 2021)

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Posted on September 20, 2021 · We hear a lot about the health impact of COVID-19. But what about what it literally ends up costing patients? From ER visits, to hospital stays, and even lost wages, we examine the cost of COVID.

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