Economists don’t think the loss of state jobs will have a significant continuing impact on the Texas economy.
Becca Aaronson
Becca Aaronson was the first product manager at the Tribune, where she worked from 2010 to 2018. As product manager, Becca managed the Tribune's website redesign, coordinates cross-departmental projects and conducted user research to improve reader experience. She previously worked on the Tribune's data visuals team as a developer and project manager, contributing to several award-winning investigative projects. She covered health care from 2012 to 2014, making waves with her coverage of women's health and the Wendy Davis abortion filibuster.
She has a bachelor’s degree in cultural theory from Scripps College in Claremont, Calif.
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Economy
April Jobs Report: Growth in Texas Economy Slowing
Although economic growth has slowed, April marks the 21st month in a row that the state has gained jobs, according to the latest statistics released by the Texas Workforce Commission.
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Economy
On the Records: Texas One of Five “Minority-Majority” States
According to demographic data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau, 55.2 percent of Texas’ 2011 population was of a race other than non-Hispanic white, making it one of five “minority-majority” states in the nation.
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State Government
HD-11 Changes Adding to Challenge for Hopson
State Rep. Chuck Hopson, R-Jacksonville, faces a tough road to re-election in the redrawn HD-11. Some constituents are calling GOP primary challenger Travis Clardy the conservative alternative in the race.
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State Government
TWIA Board Approves Premium Rate Hike
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s board of directors approved a 5 percent premium rate increase Tuesday and is still considering a proposal with staggered premium rates.
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Economy
On the Records: Expanded Role for Nurses Could Boost Economy
Expanding the role of advanced practice nurses in the next legislative session would add nearly 100,000 permanent jobs to the current Texas economy, according to a new report by economist Ray Perryman.
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Updated Interactive: Texas Budget Cuts Shrink State Government
With the state government tightening its belt, there are now 10,200 fewer state government employees, according to our latest analysis of data collected by the state auditor’s office.
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Interactive Map: Texans’ Access to Health Care
Health care providers are lacking across the vast expanses of rural Texas, and the problem could be worsening. The Tribune created an interactive map to illustrate just how few physicians there are in some parts of the state.
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State Government
Railroad Commission Hopeful Goes With the Flow in New Ad
“Isn’t it about time we elected political leaders that have enough sense not to pee on an electric fence?” asks Roland Sledge, a Houston lawyer vying for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission, in a funny new online ad.
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Health care
On the Records: Feds Award $61 Million for Texas Health Centers
The federal government awarded Texas $61 million today for new and improved community health centers across the state.
