by PATRICK SVITEK The Texas Tribune Longtime U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas, announced Saturday she is not running for reelection after serving nearly three decades in Congress. “I have gone back and […]
By CHANDELIS DUSTER CNN U.S. senators have failed to tackle key issues such as voting rights, according to a coalition of civil rights groups who released a report Wednesday grading lawmakers in […]
By BETHANY IRVINE and ABBY LIVINGSTON The Texas Tribune WASHINGTON – Republican U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz of Texas joined GOP senators to block a federal voting rights bill that would […]
By JAMES POLLARD The Texas Tribune In the latest example of creative map drawing in Texas’ redistricting sprint, Republican lawmakers have proposed redrawing the boundaries of one Central Texas state House district so […]
By CASSANDRA POLLOCK The Texas Tribune The Texas House on Wednesday approved proposed political boundaries for the lower chamber’s 150 districts that aim to fortify Republicans’ strength in the state House for the […]
Special to The Dallas Examiner State Senator Royce West was honored with a “Champion of Transparency” award from the Texas Press Association, Oct. 5. He was recognized for the numerous bills filed during […]
Special to The Dallas Examiner North Texans can review and comment on several transportation planning efforts taking place across the region during the next public input opportunity, which began Monday and will continue […]
By DIANNE GALLAGHER CNN As the Texas legislature enters the final week of its special session, state Democrats are bringing in reinforcements from around the country to Washington, D.C., in a final push […]
By Alexa Ura The Texas Tribune GEORGETOWN – When the Rev. Dr. William Barber speaks, his listeners lean in. His large frame bent forward, the lilt in his voice easily fills the space […]
By DEVAN COLE CNN Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee said she was arrested on Thursday by Capitol Police during a protest on voting rights, becoming the third lawmaker to be arrested in recent […]
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