EnergyStatewide NewsTexas’ Unemployment Rate Rises to 8.3% as Midland-Odessa Struggles
Brad JohnsonOctober 16, 2020
Despite adding a net of 40,700 jobs, Texas' unemployment rate increased from August to September due to the workforce contracting.
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EnergyFederalJoe Biden’s Plan to Sunset Federal Drilling Permits Could Eliminate 120,000 Texas Jobs
Brad JohnsonSeptember 10, 2020
Biden's energy plan contains aspects of the Green New Deal but he is not in favor of an outright fracking ban. Instead, he's touting a lukewarm version that would phase out drilling on federal land and waters.
Statewide NewsTexas Adds 31,000 Jobs in July, Unemployment Rate Drops to 8 Percent
Brad JohnsonAugust 21, 2020
Texas' economy as a whole is still showing signs of continued improvement despite Governor Abbott's reclosure order in late June.
Elections 2020EnergyVisit by President Trump Highlights Struggle of Texas’ Oil & Gas Industry and the Importance of Recovery
Brad JohnsonJuly 29, 2020
During his stop in the Permian Basin, President Trump contrasted his energy policies with Joe Biden's, as polls show Texas is more competitive than it was four years ago.
Electricity from Texas wind farms hit its highest market share in April, while demand for oil is down over 10 percent resulting in unemployment for many in the industry.
IssuesTaxes & SpendingRecent Local Tax Shortfalls Point Toward Declines in Revenue Across the State
Bill PeacockApril 30, 2020
Though the longterm revenue effects of coronavirus on Texas are still coming into focus, local municipalities have begun to feel the repercussions.