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Using the Public Utility Commission of Texas Sunset Review to Safeguard Texans’ Health and Wellbeing
The upcoming 2022-2023 Sunset review of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, offers a unique opportunity for Texas lawmakers to advance public health in the Lone Star State.
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12: Ep. 212 Pause and Refresh: COVID Conversations
Two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic we look at the healthcare landscape. Scott speaks with Jennifer Harris, rural and faith outreach lead with the COVID Collaborative, about their efforts and where their work is focused in the coming…
Mail Ballot Mysteries
The Texas Secretary of State has released the official numbers of mail-in ballots rejected in the March 1, 2022 party primaries. According to the Secretary of State, 24,363...
Are You Involved in Faith Climate Action Week?
Faith Climate Action Week is ten days in April during Earth Month where Interfaith Power and Light congregations focus on how they can actively protect God’s creation. Interfaith...
DPS Border Checks Threaten Texas Economy
In response to the impending end of Title 42 Gov. Abbott has sent state troopers to provide additional security checks on commercial vehicles crossing into the US at the southern...
IPCC: Climate Resilient Development
The phrase “climate resilient development” has been a continual feature throughout my IPCC blog post series, as it’s a key strategy in fighting climate change. The first post of...
11: Ep. 211 Forward in Faith with Harriett Olson of United Women in Faith
This week we celebrate our partners at United Women in Faith, formerly United Methodist Women, as they roll out their recent rebranding. Scott speaks with UWF CEO Harriett Olson about the recent name change and what that means for the organization…
Religious Freedom is Not a Zero-Sum Game
In a recent interview on conservative talk radio, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick cast the policy debate over LGBTQ rights as a holy war. At the ten minute mark, Patrick said: “If...
How Can the New “Middle Mile” Broadband Rule Help Texans?
The Covid-19 pandemic emphasized the necessity of high-speed broadband access with the rapid shift to online platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Telehealth services....
Encourage Biden Administration to Move Quickly to Protect Migrant Families
Texas Impact has signed on to a comment urging the Biden Administration to act quickly to finalize responsible reforms that protect immigrant families’ access to the health and...
Ukrainians Head to US-Mexico Border as Title 42 Comes to an End
In wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine an estimated 4 million Ukrianians have fled their home country to both neighbors and destinations abroad, including the United States....