Laurie A. Luebbert News
Bipartisan opposition to corporate welfare plan for being 'light on details,' suggests state finds tax breaks for all residents
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 20, 2023
As part of an effort to lure new business development within the state boundaries, Texas lawmakers are trying to devise a replacement for the expired Chapter 313 plan, and one potential answer has been put forth in House Bill 5 (HB 5). HB 5, though, lacks specifics, making it hard to evaluate.
McCormick: 'Modern leaders understand that people and profit aren’t on opposite ends of a dichotomy'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 24, 2023
JeVon McCormick knows what it’s like to “edit himself” as part of an effort to fit in. He had an easy fix, going by “JT” instead of “JeVon” because, as he explains, “JeVon didn’t get callbacks and interviews, but JT did.”
Binance introduces system that will 'provide assurance to external parties of their balance sheet' strength
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 10, 2023
In an effort to instill public confidence in crypto, Binance has rolled out a new Proof of Reserve (PoR) verification system, adding new tokens and advanced technology that further enhances privacy, security and reliability. Binance is the world’s largest crypto exchange.
Abbott: 'We will ... deliver the largest property tax cut in Texas history'; Travis County residents face rates higher than state average
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Oct 21, 2022
Texans labeled property tax rates as one of the key issues they want addressed, as Election Day is coming up on Nov. 8.
Property taxes remain key issue for Texans; Abbott promises 'largest property tax cut in Texas history'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Oct 21, 2022
Texans have voiced concerns about high property tax rates and as the gubernatorial race winds down, both candidates have put the matter high on their agenda.
UT Permian Basin wants ‘to prepare and support a highly-skilled diverse workforce’ through DEI hiring standards
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Oct 15, 2022
The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB), like many other universities across the state, is implementing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) considerations in its hiring process.
Miller from America First Legal: Texas A&M University’s use of DEI to hire is ‘illegal and unconstitutional racial discrimination’
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Oct 4, 2022
The practice of using diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) guidelines to hire at the Texas A&M University system is getting a legal test.
Friedersdorf: It’s ‘staggering’ to see universities use DEI ‘litmus tests for hiring and promotion’
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 21, 2022
When UnHerd released a statistic showing that 21.5% of colleges and universities have diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) standards for hiring faculty and staff, The Atlantic writer Conor Friedersdorf was surprised by the number.
Reynolds: Partnering with an outsourcing record retrieval service creates reliable
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 15, 2022
Legal firms can easily become overwhelmed by the day-to-day bustling around after vital tasks, leaving more tedious duties needing to be completed, but a lack of time or in-house staff makes it nearly unmanageable.
Lewin: 'We’ll probably be pretty close to the edge to whether we have enough [power] supply for demand'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | May 11, 2022
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) released a statement last week noting that unusually high temperatures predicted for the weekend and this week would likely lead to an increased demand for electric power.
'Life-changing commitment': Tito's Handmade Vodka gives $20 million to University of Texas athletics
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 6, 2022
Tito’s Handmade Vodka is chipping in $20 million to improve the athletic facilities of the University of Texas.