Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 27. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts estimates shoppers will save about $2.4 million in state and local sales taxes during the tax holiday, which was approved by the Texas Legislature in 2015.
This is about spite. Pure, uncut, political spite. Let’s start with the basic, undeniable fact: President Trump’s “no tax on tips and overtime” policy applied to federal taxes. That’s it. Washington’s cut. The IRS’s reach. The federal government stepping back and letting working Americans keep more of what they earn. It did not touch state tax systems. It did not raid state budgets. It did not strip one single dime from Sacramento, Albany, Springfield, or wherever else these governors sit behind their polished desks.
“The Senate is continuing on record pace for confirming President Trump’s judicial nominees,” said Sen. Cornyn, as he and Sen. Ted Cruz recommended Christopher Wolfe to President Trump after an extensive review and interview process in conjunction with the Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee (FJEC). The Senators established the FJEC, a bipartisan panel of leading attorneys in Texas to help identify the most qualified candidates, to help fill judicial vacancies.
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the new Texas Jobs Council, emphasizing its role in strengthening the state's workforce pipeline during a visit to South Plains College's (SPC) automotive technology and welding facilities. SPC is where students prepare for high-demand jobs critical to Texas’ unprecedented economic growth. During his remarks, Governor Abbott touted Texas' expanding workforce, which is growing at a faster pace than any other state.
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for its Workforce Diploma Pilot Program. This funding opportunity is intended to support programs that help adult learners in Texas obtain a high-school diploma, earn industry-recognized credentials, and develop employability skills. The Workforce Diploma Pilot Program is designed to create new career pathways for adult learners.
The U.S. Navy is now interdicting vessels tied to Iranian ports, crippling their economy and costing an estimated $435 million dollars per day. It is also ending the special access China had quietly negotiated with Tehran. While Beijing sputters about a “dangerous and irresponsible act,” the move has already sent a crystal-clear message: America controls the chokepoints that matter, and we’re not afraid to use that leverage.
California Governor candidate and Congressman Eric Swalwell – a previously useful attack dog whose seemingly insurmountable sexual baggage was an "open secret" to Democrat Party Leaders in D.C. – has called off his campaign insisting the finally acknowledged sexual assault charges are “false allegations” he will continue to fight. His demise only came on the heels of pressure from Democrat Party leaders – who are willing to go to any length to hold on to California's governorship.
What do you know! The Democratic governors of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine & Massachusetts are delaying or dropping their unattainable and expensive Green Energy Goals. The new trendy alternative to wind & solar is Nuclear Power - which we are in favor of as long as it doesn’t require taxpayer subsidies. What the northeast REALLY needs is clean, cheap and abundant Natural Gas. And all they need to get that is pipelines - which the Left opposes.
Students from Harmony School of Endeavor delivered an outstanding performance at the World Scholar’s Cup Regional Competition this past weekend, earning multiple top honors and qualifying both teams for the Global Round in their first appearance at the International Academic Event. Students earned a combined total of 18 medals, including 9 Gold, 8 Silver, and 1 Bronze across team and individual events.
It’s always the people you most suspect… Everyone hates it when bad things happen to good people. In the case of the demise of Eric Swalwell, we’re lucky that isn’t the case. Swalwell is one of the dumbest and worst people to ever serve in the federal government, and I include all bureaucrats. The smug Californian was done in by his arrogance, and that’s worth laughing at. Democrat Eric Swalwell had a reputation for being a scumbag who slept around, cheating on his wife, and getting aggressive with young ladies.
This Partial DHS Shutdown has gone on far too long – and Democrats have prioritized politics over paying our dedicated personnel at TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard, and across the entire Dept. of Homeland Security. For nearly two months, over 35,000 employees have gone without a paycheck, while our National Security is put at risk and America's travelers have been impacted by endless security lines.
Texas Land Commissioner & Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham is pleased to announce that Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in Tyler is currently accepting resident applications. This TSVH, built in 2012, has a unique design with 10 individual cottages featuring 10 private rooms each, accommodating 100 Veterans total. The Veterans home in Tyler is named after Travis Earl Watkins & James Marion Logan.
“Undocumented immigrants” are in the country illegally. That is a crime. There is no dignity in allowing those who break our immigration laws to remain. There is no dignity in disregarding the borders, language, and culture of our country so that a couple of well-connected corporations get cheap workers for cheaper goods and services to priced-out customers. For the record, there’s no such thing as cheap labor. We are paying for illegals’ wear and tear on our infrastructure, their children’s education, and their healthcare in our hospitals.
Taxpayers do not voluntarily send their money to government — taxes are compulsory. When those funds are then used to influence legislation, citizens are effectively compelled to support political activity they may oppose. This raises a basic free speech concern: Compelled speech is fundamentally different from voluntary political participation. Individuals should never be forced to subsidize advocacy that runs counter to their beliefs or interests.
Eight blue states already have or are considering raising income or wealth taxes. HOTLINE readers asked us which ones. Here’s a list: Washington, Rhode Island, New York, California, Virginia, Michigan, New Jersey and Maryland. We expect some to pass and others to be defeated. Most of the proposals come from liberals who campaigned as pro-business moderates.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $700,000 has been extended to The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) for a training cleanroom project on their campus in Dallas. The project includes equipment to teach participants about basic cleanroom operations, safety, and processing, offering hands-on experience that will support the growth of a vital semiconductor workforce for the region.
The Left went crazy over President Trump's recent tweet warning that if the Iranian "Regime" didn't cease blocking the international Strait of Hormuz, he'd hit its dual military-civilian infrastructure, and promised that "a whole civilization will die tonight. On Monday, the Democrat & Media Borg was declaring Trump a savage & deranged maniac. But since the Left has called for investigations of War Crimes, by all means let them begin. They'd better be careful what they ask for.
“School choice is about freedom. It's about the freedom of parents being able to choose the best education pathway for their child. We passed school choice. I consider this to be a victory dinner for everybody in this room, people outside of this room, and for the warriors who helped get school choice across the finish line. More importantly, it is a victory dinner for all the parents out there."
