FederalIssuesTradePresident Trump Announces New Set of Tariffs on the European Union
Brad JohnsonOctober 8, 2019
The Trump administration's strategy of using tariffs as bargaining tools continues as the U.S. gains a WTO victory over the E.U.
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EnergyIssuesTradeDepartment of Energy Says Natural Gas Key to Decreasing Emissions in Europe and Asia
Brad JohnsonSeptember 30, 2019
A new study touts potential environmental benefits as countries increasingly move towards natural gas to meet their energy needs.
IssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsTradeApple to Assemble New Mac Pro in Austin
Brad JohnsonSeptember 24, 2019
Apple, one of the world's largest companies, says it will assemble the new Mac Pro computer in Austin now that they have tariff waivers for some parts made in China.
Statewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTradeGov. Abbott Travels to Japan and South Korea, Aims to Strengthen Economic Ties
Sarah McConnellSeptember 23, 2019
On an economic and business development mission, Gov. Abbott travels to Japan and South Korea to strengthen ties between Texas and the two nations.
86th LegislatureElections 2020GunsImmigration & BorderIssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingTradeFredericksburg Tea Party Energized for 2020, Invigorated by Border Security and Gun Rights
Brad JohnsonSeptember 23, 2019
The Saturday night gathering celebrated a decade of activism as one of Texas' most active and influential Tea Party groups.
FederalTaxes & SpendingTradePresident Trump’s Agriculture Bailout Extended by House Democrats
Brad JohnsonSeptember 22, 2019
The USDA's subsidy handout authority reached $28 billion. The new bailout extension adds another $30 billion the USDA can give to farmers in the wake of the trade war with China.