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Texas, USA
Joined December 2014
Texas leaders link state’s growth to child care, skills and adaptable workers https://t.co/ptaV9sGN65
#txlege
dallasnews.com
Texas’ future growth hinges on how well state agencies and employers help parents work, workers upskill and communities adapt to AI.
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Why MAGA suddenly loves solar power
washingtonpost.com
The Trump-led attack on solar eases as the right reckons with its crucial role in powering AI and keeping utility bills from spiraling.
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Nevada will pay $19M more for SNAP this year. It’s taking steps to avoid further costs.
thenevadaindependent.com
New federal rules are requiring states to pay more of SNAP's administrative costs, provide food assistance to fewer residents and curb erroneous payments.
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This February, Texas factory activity is up and so are manufacturing jobs! Texas is the engine of America. https://t.co/1uHEtLVumc
dallasfed.org
Texas factory activity continued to rise in February, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
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California companies recognize that Texas is a "talent magnet" with business-friendly policies and low taxes. That's why so many are making the great move to the Lone Star State, bringing more job opportunities for hardworking Texans. https://t.co/Obg7TlhPYO
newsweek.com
Numerous companies have cited business-friendly regulations, lower costs, and improved quality of life as reasons to move.
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Governor @GregAbbott_TX announced that for the first time in over 24 years, the @TPWDnews is opening the gates to a new state park in North Texas. Palo Pinto Mountains State Park offers Texans 4,871 acres of former ranch land to hike, bike, fish, & explore.
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Five years after Winter Storm Uri, energy storage is making Texas more resilient #txenergy #txlege
https://t.co/B2eWgANweC via @expressnews
expressnews.com
Energy storage is an insurance policy for a fast-growing state that demands affordable power and expects the lights to stay on.
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HAPPENING TODAY! At 1 PM, @Texas2036, @floodcoalition, and key leaders from other states are sharing lessons learned that have improved flood resilience. Register to attend the webinar below 📲
🗓️ Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, Feb. 17, we're teaming up with @floodcoalition to explore how Texas can learn from other states to strengthen flood resilience policy. #txlege What’s working elsewhere — and what could work here? 👉 Register today: https://t.co/s1vYEkl0v6
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RT @Texas2036: Texas continues to outpace the nation in job creation. But is the #txworkforce ready? For @callerdotcom, @TexasWorkforce Ch…
caller.com
The Texas Workforce Commission highlights the value of CTE programs across the state, including growth in South Texas.
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.@T1_Energy CEO Dan Barcelo: U.S. Must Overtake China as Solar Manufacturing Leader https://t.co/e0XO2F03nW via @BreitbartNews
breitbart.com
T1 Energy CEO Dan Barcelo, speaking at a Breitbart News event on Wednesday, highlighted China’s dominance in global solar manufacturing and said the United States should aim to surpass it by expand...
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It's been five years since catastrophic Texas blackouts. How much has changed? TLS's Will McAdams weighs in
houstonpublicmedia.org
The state's leaders say they've taken steps to harden Texas' power grid since the deadly winter storm in 2021. But challenges remain as the state sees booming demand for energy.
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Health care costs now top the list of financial concerns for Texas voters, new data from @TxPolProject shows. #txhealth Policy advisor @AlecMendoza20 breaks it down in his latest blog, ft. insights from our Texas Voter Poll and @KFF: https://t.co/v1wDFMMVo8
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The February Texas Lobby Ledger drops today. Will McAdams breaks down progress since Uri, and I share my Napa Cab picks—rated by vintage year. Subscribe here → https://t.co/wfnHfi5Wsr
#txlege #napacab #napavalley
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Texas Electric Grid Withstands Winter Storm Fern https://t.co/mnkXYQX4xm
#txenegy
thetexan.news
Power outages were limited to those caused by local conditions.
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Last week, we broke down what really happens between #txlege sessions. This week, we're showing you where Texas 2036 fits in. Don't miss out on what we're up to this interim:
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Think insurers are the only reason your medical bills keep rising? Health care consolidation tells another part of the story. @PeterWhoriskey has the full reporting for @washingtonpost:
washingtonpost.com
President Donald Trump and Congress are intensifying pressure on health insurance executives, responding to popular anger about high premiums and denials.
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