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Energy expert criticizes Texas wind investment: '$51.5 billion of that investment was waste'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 13, 2022
Bill Peacock, policy director of The Energy Alliance, recently criticized the number of state funds that Texas has invested in renewable energy sources in a June 11 tweet.
'Both party platforms call for eliminating corporate welfare': Expiring Chapter 313 provisions have reduced tax revenue by $10.8 billion
By Timothy Stuckey | Feb 22, 2022
Texas Chapter 313 provisions are currently scheduled to terminate by the end of 2022 after legislation to extend them failed to clear the Senate's last session, according to a report by the Lone Star Standard.
Cruz reveals interest in running for president in 2024, predicts an 'enormous base of support'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jan 5, 2022
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has indicated an interest in running for president again in 2024, amid rumors that former President Donald Trump may also run, according to a Spectrum News report.
'We thank the UK government for their support in this supply agreement': Moderna announces deal with UK to deliver an additional 60 million COVID vaccine doses in 2022 and 2023
By Timothy Stuckey | Dec 13, 2021
Moderna Inc., a biotechnology company that has helped advance messenger RNA (mRNA) treatments and vaccines, recently announced an updated supply agreement with the UK government for up to 60 million doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.
Wallethub ranks Austin as 6th best city for vegans and vegetarians
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 30, 2021
The city of Austin has been named one of the top cities for vegans and vegetarians in 2021.
'It will continue to grow': Austin's new city council district map reveals rising Asian population
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 28, 2021
Austin is on the verge of creating a district with almost one-third Asian residents, following the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's approval of new district maps from the city council, according to a report by KUT.
Despite what critics call 'a childish, desperate move,' Texas Dems continue earning per diems in absentia
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 26, 2021
Dozens of Texas House Democrats who have left the state in order to prevent the majority-holding Republicans from enacting legislation during a special session convened by Gov. Greg Abbott are still collecting their per diem, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Texas PUC says 'a full overhaul and redesign of this market' is coming
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 23, 2021
The Texas Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has indicated that the state's electricity infrastructure and market will face significant adjustments in the aftermath of February's widespread outages, according to a report by Energy Wire.