April 25 2021 Highlights of House Budget Deliberationsby Jeramy Kitchen After more than 10 hours of debate ending Thursday evening, the Texas House of Representatives passed their version of the overall state budget. StatewideTexas House Speaker is Choosing Not to Protect Women’s SportsThe speaker has obstructed proposed laws to protect women’s sports—but citizens still have time to act. Constitutional Carry Referred to Brand New Senate CommitteeEarlier this week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he did not believe the bill had the votes to pass the Senate. LocalMasking the Evidence: School District Defies Health Data, Imposes ‘Harmful’ Masks on KidsTwo school board trustees say it’s time for district officials to change course for the sake of children’s health. Dallas Citizens Asked to Give Political Influence to NoncitizensDistrict 11 city council candidate Barry Wernick stands for citizen representation in city government. FederalProgressive Figures Work Hand-in-Hand With Social Media to Silence OpponentsBig Tech is working to shield progressive activists and politicians from criticism and accountability by blocking circulation of certain content. U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady Will Not Seek Re-ElectionThe senior Republican made the announcement at a Woodlands Chamber of Commerce conference. Quoting..."I will not believe our labors are lost. I shall not die without a hope that light and liberty are on a steady advance." - Thomas Jefferson |