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July 24, 2022
Texas Lawmakers Eye Another Spending Spree with Your Money—Despite Historic Inflation [[link removed]]
by Jacob Asmussen
As Texans across the state struggle with record 9 percent inflation—a double whammy of less money in their pockets and higher prices at stores—state lawmakers are playing by a wildly different set of rules with taxpayer dollars.
While Texans are currently forced to limit or cut their household budgets (because most can’t just conjure up a 9 percent higher salary this year), Texas lawmakers, on the other hand, are currently allowed by state law to increase spending every year by the rate of population plus inflation—and they’ll just tax you more to cover it.
And right now, they’re planning another massive spending spree.
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Statewide Hefner Bucks Texas GOP, Supports Putting Democrats in Power [[link removed]]
Despite State Rep. Cole Hefner’s opposition, the Smith County GOP passed a resolution against giving chairmanships to Democrats.
Abbott Declares Texas Still in ‘State of Disaster’ Due to COVID [[link removed]]
Texas’ COVID emergency declaration extended for another 30 days.
More than Half of Texas Experiencing ‘Extreme’ and ‘Exceptional’ Drought [[link removed]]
Arizona considers desalination to combat water scarcity, will Texas?
2 Men Indicted for Role in Human Smuggling Truck Deaths [[link removed]]
If convicted, the men could face the death penalty on the most serious charges.
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Local Texas Teacher Allowed to Resign After Sending Sexually Suggestive Messages to Student [[link removed]]
“This liberal ideology has allowed teachers to cross lines that should not be crossed. It’s a serious issue.”
Georgetown Cuts $3M Taxpayer-subsidized Deal With Solar Company [[link removed]]
In return, the company promised to build a 450,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.
Austin’s School District Proposes Massive Debt, Higher Taxes [[link removed]]
When everything fails, expand the balance sheet!
Austin City Council Still Trying to ‘Decriminalize’ Killing a Child [[link removed]]
Austin City Council prepares to reaffirm their commitment against life.
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Federal US Rep. Gonzales Bucks GOP Colleagues, Votes to Protect Gay Marriage [[link removed]]
Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales voted to codify same-sex marriage into federal law.
Midterm Variant? Skepticism Surrounds New COVID Strain [[link removed]]
A new strain of COVID spreads as midterm elections are right around the corner.
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