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- April 20, 2021
Medical marijuana bill advances out of Texas House committee
As more states consider cannabis decriminalization policies, Texas may be ready to follow suit. After years of organizing at the legislature by cannabis advocates, House Bill 1535 has passed through the Texas House Committee on Public Health. The bill... - April 16, 2021
Biden to Republicans: Stop kicking the can down the road on Medicaid
For the past decade, Texas Republicans have refused to expand Medicaid while filing a waiver to receive federal funds. That waiver, which was always intended to be a temporary measure as states prepare an actual Medicaid expansion program, has been abused... - April 15, 2021
Republican Briscoe Cain is in over his head
The Texas Legislature has always been known for harboring some pretty shameful Republicans. But every so often, there comes a legislator that is so incompetent, so unhelpful, and so uninformed that you have to stop and take note of their utter lack of... - April 14, 2021
ERCOT’s failure is Abbott’s failure
Progress Texas’ Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 to discuss ERCOT’s lack of preparation since the February winter storm, how corrupt the public utility system is in Texas, and Greg Abbott’s failure to lead us out of the crisis - April 14, 2021
3 police reform bills to watch for at the Texas Legislature
In a state with one of the highest incarceration rates in the nation, Texas is long overdue on passing legislation focused on criminal justice reform. In the summer of 2020, Texans across the state gathered to protest the violence Black individuals face... - April 12, 2021
Diana Gómez testifies to protect abortion care
Progress Texas Advocacy Manager testified before the Texas House Public Health Committee against anti-abortion bill HB 3760 which would restrict abortion for Texans across the state.
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