A growing number of Democrats are coming to the realization that Joe Biden is losing – or has already lost – an unrecoverable amount of altitude on the U.S. economy, inflation, foreign affairs, and his health. It's confirmed by more and more left-leaning pundits calling for him to step aside. Some Democrats still say they've yet to panic, but they should – Mr. Biden’s position will likely only deteriorate further this winter.
"What we are doing is running a relay race that began in 1989 – the baton has now been handed off to me, and it's my job to carry it to the finish line. I am committed to however long it takes, and I'll not stop until we get school choice passed in the state of Texas," said Gov. Greg Abbott last night at the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s 2023 Parent Empowerment Leadership Summit in Austin.
"I'm proud to work with Sen. Booker to move towards solutions to the horrific fentanyl pandemic," said Sen. Ted Cruz, introducing the "Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act" with Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ). “The online sale of illicit drugs laced with fentanyl has had a devastating effect – overdoses now surpass suicide, traffic accidents and gun violence as one of the leading causes of preventable death among those 18 to 45," said Sen. Booker.
During his Good for Texas Tour: Energy Edition, Comptroller Glenn Hegar is spotlighting the information his office has gathered about Texas’ energy sectors. He is touring some of the state’s key power entities, meeting with company officials and local community members to hear more about the challenges and successes in energy generation, management and planning.
The Texas Veterans Commission and Bexar County Military & Veterans Services Center event will be held on Saturday, October 28th in San Antonio at Mission Park 2, and includes an opening ceremony with TVC Chairwoman Laura Koerner, VLB Executive Secretary Tony Dale, and an inspiring performance by the Southwest High School's Mariachi Group. (Details are below.)
One unexpected blowback from the medieval Hamas's barbaric murdering of 100s of Israeli civilians is the revelation of current global amorality. More than 20 Harvard University politics groups pledged their support to Hamas' murderers – to the utter silence of Harvard President Claudine Gay. Americans knew higher education practiced racist admission policies, and promoted racially segregated dorms and graduations – but de facto destroying the 1st Amendment?
The term “Special Interest Aliens” is used by the U.S. Government to refer to people trying to illegally enter the United States from countries that favor or harbor terrorism and, therefore, pose potential national security threats. The most current internal Customs & Border Protection data shows that 1,000s of “Special Interest Aliens” – from mostly Middle Eastern Countries – have been apprehended during the last two years of Joe Biden's presidency.
“We are deeply concerned about the White House’s recent actions to release $6 billion in frozen funds as part of a prisoner exchange with the Iranian regime. Further, it is concerning that the administration’s U.S. Office for Palestinian Affairs called on Israelis to 'refrain' from a retaliatory response to Iran-backed Hamas’ terrorist attacks," said Cong Tony Gonzales – and every Republican member on the House Homeland Security Committee.
“As this conflict unfolds, I remind businesses that my office maintains a list of companies that boycott Israel. Texas Government Code defines 'boycott Israel’ as 'refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on or limit commercial relations with Israel or an entity doing business in Israel.' On this issue, there can be no equivocating."
"Colleges and universities across Texas are dedicated to offering exceptional resources and educational support to our brave veterans – and I thank them for their ongoing work to provide comprehensive services for student veterans and military-connected students," said Gov. Greg Abbott, congratulating 21 Texas schools and honoring them with the Texas Veterans Commission's 2023 Veteran Education Excellence Award.
In 1987, Iowa’s top state income tax rate was 9.98%, and that rate kicked in at an income of $45,000. In California that same year, the top tax rate was 11%, but California Gov. George Deukmejian and the legislature dropped the top rate to 9.3% in 1988. That rate kicked in at $47,000. I don’t know which part of the previous sentence is more surprising: that California’s government dropped the tax rate, or that California once had a Republican governor.
President Joe Biden solemnly declares that he stands with Israel against the terrorists. Great – but his actions in the White House have facilitated these homicidal attacks by financing our enemies. We've known for 50 years that terrorist organizations like Hamas are primarily financed with petrodollars. Yet Biden's war on American energy started on Day 1, and his policies have gotten worse every month ever since.
"Cities like New York have already allowed non-citizens to vote – and we're closer to allowing them to vote in our Federal Elections," said Cong. Claudia Tenney (R-NY.) "It's incomprehensible to think we'd reward criminal behavior by granting those in the country illegally an ID that all but legitimizes their presence – and is intended to be used in ways beyond their immigration proceedings," said the bill's author, Texas Cong. Michael McCaul.
"This Jobs & Education Grant will help equip Southwest Texas students with the skills and experience they need to thrive in high-demand careers. I thank the Texas Workforce Commission, Southwest Texas Junior College, and our educational partners for their ongoing dedication to bolster Texas' workforce to create more economic opportunities for hardworking Texans," said Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for October, 4.5 percent more than in October 2022.
While we have known for 50 years that terrorist organizations like Hamas are primarily financed with petro-dollars, Joe Biden and the Democrat’s “green energy" policies are now more clearly leading to the weakening of America – as well as strengthening our enemies and making the world a much more dangerous place. Their move to the left has helped fund the very missiles being fired on Israel.
America's renters -- more than one-third of the nation's households -- are in for trouble. Left-wing politicians are demanding rent regulation from coast to coast. Wherever it is adopted, the result will be a disastrous reduction in the rental housing supply, leaving renters desperate for places to live. -- New York City is the poster child for the failures of rent regulation. The U.S. Supreme Court is currently mulling a challenge to the constitutionality of the city's rent regime.
“Innocent children were gunned down at a music festival. Seniors were slaughtered and kidnapped. Americans are among the lives lost in the deadly attack that's killed more Jews than any attack since the Holocaust," said Gov. Greg Abbott Monday night at the Dell Jewish Community Campus in Austin, asserting Texas’ enduring support of Israel and the Jewish people during a solidarity gathering for Israel.
