Whole Woman’s Health Clinic has already put more than $8,000 toward providing abortions for women affected by the hurricane.
Emma Platoff
Emma Platoff was a reporter at the Tribune from 2017 to 2021, most recently covering the law and its intersection with politics. A graduate of Yale University, Emma is the former managing editor of the Yale Daily News.
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In Harvey's Wake
First responders sue Harvey-flooded plant after chemical fire
When first responders were sent to the scene of a chemical fire at a manufacturing plant last week, they were never alerted to the toxic fumes in the air, a new lawsuit alleges. And the plant’s parent company could face another lawsuit in the next several weeks.
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In Harvey's Wake
Crosby plant explosion highlights state efforts to block access to chemical information
After explosions in a Crosby chemical plant, the public had no option but to trust government and company assurances that billowing smoke presented little danger.
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In Harvey's Wake
Explosions reported at Harvey-flooded chemical plant in Crosby
Arkema Inc. said the Harris County Emergency Operations Center notified the company at 2 a.m. Thursday of explosions and black smoke coming from its Crosby plant, which was inundated by Hurricane Harvey’s floodwaters.
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Texas chemical plant could explode amid Harvey flooding
As chemicals heat up in a Crosby manufacturing plant, a large-scale fire or explosion looks increasingly likely.
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Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill restricting city tree removal policies
Just two months after vetoing a bill aimed at restricting city rules on tree removal, Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a similar measure into law passed during a summer special session.
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Health care
Bill regulating do-not-resuscitate orders heads to governor’s desk
A bill requiring doctors to obtain explicit patient permission for do-not-resuscitate orders will land on the governor’s desk after the Senate voted to approve the measure Tuesday night.
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Texas Legislature sends another tree bill to Abbott
Days after approving an amended version of a House bill on tree regulations, the Senate voted to reverse itself late Monday night, rolling back two amendments that House Speaker Joe Straus had rejected.
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Health care
Bill adding abortion reporting requirements on path to governor’s desk
A bill that would require physicians and health care facilities to report more details on abortion complications to the state — and fine those that do not comply — is all but certain to hit the governor’s desk.
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As chambers negotiate on property taxes, intra-Republican tensions flare
Lawmakers moved closer Monday to giving some — but not all — Texans more say over the property taxes they must pay cities, counties and special-purpose districts each year.