by Kirk P. Watson University of Houston Hobby School of Public AffairsKirk P. Watson is dean of the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston. He is a former state senator and mayor of Austin.Right now, arguably more than ever, our communities need these trailblazers who are unafraid of tough challenges.Some people […]
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Increasing access to the polls benefits everyone
By The Jack Brooks FoundationHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Arnold Schwarzenegger, the 38th Governor of California, were chosen to receive the inaugural Jack Brooks Award, honoring leaders who elevated the needs of voters ahead of partisan politics to make it easier for citizens to cast ballots in 2020.In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
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Medical cannabis gave us our family back
Blake Novacek’s traumatic brain injury caused seizures, PTSD and migraines. He’s finding relief through medical cannabis. Now, his family is advocating to expand the Compassionate Use Program to help others.
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Texas must lead the future of carbon capture development
By Matt Welch Conservative Texans for Energy InnovationMatt Welch is the state director of Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation, a statewide organization that promotes free enterprise, increased competition and less government regulation in the energy economy.Opportunity is knocking at Texas’ door. We should quickly open it to welcome technology that allows us to continue to […]
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Mass violence in Texas — and America
In this excerpt from his book, From a Taller Tower: The Rise of the American Mass Shooter, Seamus McGraw writes that the 1966 UT Tower shooting was the first mass shooting within a history of mass violence in our country.
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Keeping Texans healthy and Texas businesses competitive
Texas needs flexibility in its healthcare laws to allow Freestanding ERs to offer more to their communities.
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Building back equitable economic opportunity for Texas
SB1622 and HB3767 will be key to ensuring that all Texans have the opportunity to grow, thrive and attain a good paying job.
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Why corporate leadership on elections matters
The business imperative to defend our democracy.
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Healthcare heroes
While the debate on whether heroes are born or made continues, most can agree that heroism always includes an act performed in service to others. At Sam Houston State University, our student doctors are already serving others and showing what it takes to join the ranks of our front-line, healthcare heroes — those who truly make a difference in people’s lives.
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For a stronger economy, reskill and upskill the Texas workforce
As our economy recovers from a global crisis, community college leaders are working with employers to strengthen the Texas workforce, align education with business needs, and accelerate the economic recovery.