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TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas EducationAgency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022.

OnYour Payroll

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House passes school voucher bill The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Lt. Gov.

Living Hell?

by John Stossel 'Climate change will make earth a living hell!' claims popular astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson.I don't believe him. The media say, 'All Arctic ice will soon melt away! Polar bears are dying off! Global warming causes food shortages!'Bunk, bunk, bunk.

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Paxton, Cornyn gear up for primary battle Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March’s Republican primary.

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Appeals court: TEA can release A-F school ratings A judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Political Money- Grab

Did you bet on March Madness?I did, and many of you did, too. Americans bet billions on NCAA tournaments.We also 'spent $60 billion at casinos last year (and) about $12 billion on online sports betting,' notes economist Jason Sorens in my new video.

Lawn Gone Liberty: The Update

It's finally spring.Better mow your lawn. If you don't, your town government may fine you thousands of dollars a day.Worse, if you can't pay the fine, they may confiscate your home.Six years ago, in Dunedin, Florida, Jim Ficken let his grass grow.

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Senate bill would curb home insurance rates without approval Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure that would require home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates more than 10%, the Houston Chronicle reported.The bill, sponsored by state Sen.

DEI Is Dying

by John Stossel President Donald Trump ended federal DEI programs.Even before, companies were having second thoughts.Victoria's Secret changed 'Diversity, Equity and Inclusion' to 'inclusion and belonging.