Category: Politics

International Bridge Projects Get Speedier Approval Process With Push From Texas Lawmakers

President Joe Biden has signed a policy change into law, accelerating the approval process for international bridge projects in South Texas. Led by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, the bipartisan effort set a maximum 120-day timeline for the president to decide on bridge project permits, bypassing lengthy environmental reviews. This change is seen as a significant boost to commerce between the U.S. and Mexico, particularly in areas like Laredo, where expansion projects at the World Trade Bridge aim to double the number of lanes from eight to 18.

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New York City Sues Bus Companies That Texas Hired To Transport Migrants

New York City has filed a lawsuit against 17 bus and transportation companies that have been contracted to transport migrants to the city as part of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s immigration policies. The city is seeking $708 million in damages to cover the costs it has incurred in sheltering migrants. Mayor Eric Adams accuses Gov. Abbott of using migrants as political pawns and violating state law by shifting the care costs to New York, while the governor defends the actions, stating that migrants traveled voluntarily and legally with constitutional authority.

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U.S. Justice Department Sues Texas To Halt New State Law Targeting Illegal Immigration

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Texas over a controversial state law that permits Texas police to arrest migrants suspected of illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border. The lawsuit argues that Texas is disregarding the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court precedent in regulating immigration. The law, set to take effect on March 5, imposes penalties for border crossings, but federal courts have historically held that immigration enforcement is under federal jurisdiction, leading to a legal challenge against the state’s actions.

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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson Visits Border, Demands That Biden Administration Crack Down On Illegal Immigration

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, along with 60 House Republican lawmakers, visited the Texas-Mexico border and urged President Biden to address illegal immigration before seeking Republican support for a $110 billion security funding bill that includes aid for Ukraine and Israel. Johnson emphasized the importance of securing the southern border as a national security priority, advocating for measures such as building more border walls and restricting asylum claims by migrants. The Republicans also called for the reinstatement of the Trump-era “remain in Mexico” policy and stricter deportation of undocumented immigrants.

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A New Way To Fund Texas Community Colleges Focuses On Student Success, Not Enrollment

Texas has implemented a groundbreaking funding model for community colleges with House Bill 8, allocating $683 million to reward institutions based on student outcomes rather than enrollment hours. The new formula measures success through earning valuable credentials, successful transfers to four-year universities, and completion of dual credit courses by high school students. This innovative approach aims to support community college students, address workforce needs, and ensure sustainable funding for these institutions, ushering in a new era for education in the state.

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