by Scott Atnip | Jun 29, 2023 | Human Rights, Religious Freedom, Weekly Witness
This week we welcome Texas State Representative James Talarico, who represents District 50 in the Austin, Travis County, area, to discuss Christian nationalism and the role it played in the 88th Legislature. Rep. Talarico had several “viral moments” during the session...
by Scott Atnip | Jun 23, 2023 | Human Rights, Law Enforcement, Weekly Witness
This week we welcome Representative Vikki Goodwin to the program. Rep. Goodwin represents House District 47 in the Austin area and has been a longtime champion for commonsense gun reform. Scott and Rep. Goodwin talk about how personal stories impact the...
by Scott Atnip | Jun 16, 2023 | Weekly Witness
This week we welcome Texas Impact’s outside legislative counsel, Beaman Floyd, as we discuss some of the factors at play as state leadership continues to figure out what is happening with the special session, or sessions. Weekly Witness will take a look back on the...
by Scott Atnip | Jun 9, 2023 | Weekly Witness
Weekly Witness is back with a new legislative wrapup series, and we are excited to start by welcoming Senator Nathan Johnson to the program to discuss the grid and making sure Texas can keep the lights on in a sustainable way that is best for all Texans. Sen....
by Scott Atnip | May 26, 2023 | Weekly Witness
The tax policy cliche “oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to exempt” is on point for this legislative session. This week, tax-whisperer Dick Lavine joins Scott to discuss legislation to increase property tax exemptions, including SB3...
by Scott Atnip | May 21, 2023 | Weekly Witness
Immigration and border issues have really come to the forefront in the last few weeks thanks to the news around the COVID-era Title 42 policy ending and some frankly shocking border militarization bills in the Texas Legislature. So, here to help us make sense of what...
