AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Stances on Private Vaccine Mandates, School Library Probe, Local Rejection of Federal Funds
Daniel FriendOctober 29, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
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87th LegislatureState HouseState Senate$16 Billion in Federal Coronavirus Aid Disbursed by Texas Legislature
Brad JohnsonOctober 21, 2021
The state has until 2024 to disburse the federal funding but has done so well in advance.
FederalHealthcareTexas Health Department Pushes COVID-19 Vaccinations with $1.5 Million Ad Buy
Daniel FriendApril 19, 2021
The state agency announced its plans to launch a $1.5 million television and radio ad buy to encourage Texans to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
EducationFederalHealthcareTaxes & SpendingHouse and Senate Duel Over Phase IV Coronavirus Relief Plans
Brad JohnsonJuly 30, 2020
Federal unemployment benefits are set to expire at the end of this week and Congress has yet to solidify legislation for its next phase of coronavirus relief.
IssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingFort Worth Announces Plans for Using Federal CARES Funds, Including Small Business Grants and Housing Assistance
Kim RobertsApril 30, 2020
The City of Fort Worth has now allocated about one-third of the $150 million handed down from the federal government after the CARES Act was passed.