By Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2025 “Sen. John Cornyn looks to overcome Paxton primary challenge by embracing Trump” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,…

By Jessica Shuran Yu and Hayden Betts, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2025 “Texas capital murder case attempts to severely punish abortion pill use by treating a fetus as a person” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

FAYETTEVILLE, AR (06/26/2025)– The University of Arkansas announced students who earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, undergraduates must achieve a grade-point average of 3.75 (or higher) during the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours. School of Law students must earn a…

By Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News and Stephanie Armour June 27, 2025 Stephanie Ivory counts on Medicaid to get treated for gastrointestinal conditions and a bulging disc that makes standing or sitting for long periods painful. Her disabilities keep her from working, she said. Ivory, 58, of Columbus, Ohio, believes she would be exempt from…

By JAMES A. MARPLES ***********************************************************    The USA has sent diplomatic representatives to China as far back as 1844. At first, they were envoys and later styled ‘Ambassadors’.  The Communist Revolution of 1949 really upended the diplomatic world. I have only spoken with two former U.S. Ambassadors to China: Jon Huntsman, Jr (22 times) and…

Threats to Medicaid Results in Record Turnout to AHCA/NCAL’s Congressional Briefing ADVOCACY AHCA/NCAL UPDATES LEGISLATIVE MEDICAID June 09, 2025 ahcapressoffice@ahca.org ​​​As more than 700 long term care advocates descend on Capitol Hill this week, a new survey from the American Health Care Association (AHCA) finds that an overwhelming majority of nursing home providers are deeply concerned about potential Medicaid reductions. More than one-quarter of respondents report that reductions would force them to close.    …

June 27, 2025 HEAD COUNT – 307 HD STEERS: UNDER 300 LBS- $ 4.25 – $ 5.85 300-400 LBS- $ 4.00– $ 4.75 400-500 LBS – $ 3.50 – $ 4.60 OVER 500 LBS – $ 3.25 – $ 4.15 HEIFERS: UNDER 300 LBS – $ 4.00 – $ 5.70 300-400 LBS – $ 3.75 – $ 4.75 400-500 LBS – $ 3.25 – $ 4.25 OVER 500 LBS – $ 3.00 – $ 4.20 PACKER COWS: $ 1.15 – $ 1.65 lb PACKER BULLS: $ 1.25 – $ 1.90 lb…

By Gary Jump Recently we have read about devastation from wildfires and strong storms. Climate scientists say we will see more as a result of climate change. To reduce air pollution that causes climate change we must reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Senator Lindsey Graham said, “CO2 emissions generated by man is creating our greenhouse…

The bill banning lab-grown meat safeguards Texas agriculture and consumers AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today celebrated that Texas officially became the seventh state in the nation to ban the sale and production of lab-grown meat. The legislation, recently signed by Governor Greg Abbott, is now set to take effect on September 1,…