Education
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs $11.6B School Finance Measure Into Law
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Gov. Greg Abbott signed Tuesday the high-priority House Bill 3, boosting per-student funding, reducing property taxes across the state – via @TexasTribune
Gov & Politics
Julián Castro unveils police reform plan
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In the third policy proposal of his campaign, Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro released a plan to overhaul policing in the United States.
Gov & Politics
Gina Ortiz Jones Announces Second Bid to Unseat Texas U.S. Rep. Will Hurd
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Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones announced she would challenge U.S. Rep. Will Hurd of Helotes again in 2020 after she lost by about 900 votes in 2018.
Education
Julián Castro Unveils Education Plan With Focus on Pre-K, Tuition-Free College
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Former San Antonio Mayor and presidential candidate Julián Castro is touting a “sweeping new approach and commitment” to education at the federal level.
Gov & Politics
Julián Castro Hits 65,000-Donor Threshold to Secure Spot in First Presidential Debate
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Presidential candidate Julián Castro said he’s surpassed the 65,000-donor threshold, giving him a spot in the first Democratic presidential debate.
Gov & Politics
Joaquín Castro Won’t Challenge John Cornyn for U.S. Senate Seat
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U.S. Rep. Joaquín Castro (D-San Antonio) has opted to run for re-election rather than pursue what would likely have been a bruising political battle.
Gov & Politics
Wendy Davis Rules Out U.S. Senate Run, Eyes Chip Roy’s HD21 Seat
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The former Democratic nominee for governor said she will not seek a U.S. Senate seat but may run for Congress in District 21.
Gov & Politics
Trump Expected to Make April Fundraising Trip to Houston, San Antonio
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President Donald Trump reportedly has fundraisers scheduled for April 10 in Houston and San Antonio.
Gov & Politics
In Iowa Debut, Beto O’Rourke Picks Up Where Senate Campaign Left Off
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The newly declared presidential candidate brought his off-the-cuff, frenetic campaign style to three Iowa towns that outline the Mississippi River.
Gov & Politics
Beto O’Rourke Running for President
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Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke of El Paso announced his expected presidential bid Thursday morning with a video.
