Category: Politics

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

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

Jan 2, 2024 |

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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U.S. Department Of Justice Says It’ll Sue If Texas Enforces New Law Punishing Illegal Border Crossing

U.S. Department Of Justice Says It’ll Sue If Texas Enforces New Law Punishing Illegal Border Crossing

Dec 28, 2023 |

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a threat to sue the state of Texas over its new law, Senate Bill 4, which allows state police to arrest individuals suspected of illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border. The DOJ argues that the law is unconstitutional and disrupts federal immigration and border enforcement operations, asserting that only the federal government can enforce immigration laws. If Texas does not refrain from enforcing the law by January 3, legal action will be pursued to prevent interference with federal functions.

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Diversity Offices On College Campuses Will Soon Be Illegal In Texas, As 30 New Laws Go Into Effect

Diversity Offices On College Campuses Will Soon Be Illegal In Texas, As 30 New Laws Go Into Effect

Dec 28, 2023 |

A new law in Texas, effective January 1, will dissolve diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at public universities, preventing them from offering training on diversity and inclusion for faculty and staff or requiring diversity statements in hiring processes. This move has already led to the shutdown of university-led student support programs and made hiring new faculty more challenging. In addition to this law, several others are set to take effect in the new year, including changes to tax codes, diverting minors charged with certain misdemeanors to support programs, and restrictions on e-cigarette advertising to minors.

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Supreme Court to Review January 6 Obstruction Case, Impacting Trump and Other Defendants

Supreme Court to Review January 6 Obstruction Case, Impacting Trump and Other Defendants

Dec 24, 2023 | ,

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a case related to January 6 defendants, which could have major implications for former President Donald Trump and hundreds of others facing charges related to the Capitol riot. The case concerns the interpretation of a federal obstruction law, and the Supreme Court’s decision on this matter could significantly impact the charges against Trump and other defendants.

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How Gov. Greg Abbott Lost A Yearlong Fight To Create School Vouchers

How Gov. Greg Abbott Lost A Yearlong Fight To Create School Vouchers

Dec 22, 2023 |

Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s push for school vouchers faced a significant setback when a bloc of 21 Republican lawmakers, including Rep. John Raney, voted to defeat a proposal to introduce school vouchers in the state. Despite Abbott’s efforts to rally support for vouchers, the opposition within his own party prevented the bill from reaching his desk.

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