Texas will receive more than $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to support rural hospitals, expand access to care, and strengthen health services across underserved communities.
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States across the country could face significant financial penalties, including the loss of vital federal funds, if they choose to offer unemployment benefits to undocumented workers, following a clear warning issued by the U.S. Labor Secretary.
Read More:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/7a7e55d12dd7ce1a9ac10653a6d930a1/0502%20Livingston%20Flooding%20Drone%20Brothers%20TT%2007.JPG?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Plans To Spend Billions On A Flood-Prone East Texas Highway May Not Solve The Problem")
Despite ongoing efforts to upgrade U.S. Highway 59 to interstate standards, recurrent flooding in East Texas poses a significant challenge to its role as a crucial evacuation route. With climate change exacerbating extreme weather events, including floods, the efficacy of current improvement plans remains uncertain, prompting calls for enhanced resilience measures and reassessment of infrastructure strategies. As Texas grapples with the need for more robust flood mitigation on this vital transportation artery, the absence of dedicated federal funding further complicates the path forward.
Read More:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/a2eacd93ed86c5da733935c0f9f14b5a/0320%20Rural%20WiFi%20MF%2005%20TT.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Rural Texans, Internet Providers Worry That Feds’ Broadband Expansion Plan Will Have A Painfully Slow Rollout")
Texas is set to receive over $3.3 billion in federal funding to expand broadband, targeting 2.5 million households. However, challenges remain in distributing funds effectively, with concerns about past failures in rural broadband deployment and the need for responsible allocation. The state is also investing in the Texas Broadband Infrastructure Fund to further boost internet availability.
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