John Reynolds

John Reynolds

Communications Director

John serves as Texas 2036’s main media contact, coordinating and advising on Texas 2036’s appearances in external media outlets. In addition, he plays a lead role in writing, editing and publishing the organization’s main publications, including its blog posts and newsletters.

Posts

SNAP benefits

SNAP pandemic emergency benefits ended in March

March 9, 2023
Starting March 1, 2023, Texans experienced a change to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. At the beginning of February, the state announced the conclusion of the emergency allotment of SNAP funds to Texans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The last payment of emergency benefits in February 2023 totaled $345.9 million, paid to...
Dallas, Texas, aerial view sunrise

Building prosperity and quality of life: Strategic Framework

December 7, 2022

This look at prosperity and well-being is the seventh of our seven-part blog series, “Strategic Framework: 7 Key Findings,” which highlights some of the most compelling data from our new Strategic Framework. OVERARCHING POLICY OF OUR SIX POLICY PILLARS: Prosperity and Well-Being Increased prosperity and well-being statewide, through 2036 and beyond, ensures current and future…

Exterior front view of the Texas Capitol

Increasing confidence in government performance: Strategic Framework

December 6, 2022

This look at government performance is the sixth of our seven-part blog series, “Strategic Framework: 7 Key Findings,” which highlights some of the most compelling data from our new Strategic Framework. POLICY AREA: Government Performance Currently, long-term liabilities account for two-thirds of state obligations, and Texas’ state budget revenues rank fourth most volatile among its…

Comments on PUC Sunset Report

December 2, 2022
The following letter by Senior Policy Advisor Jeremy Mazur and Policy Advisor Emily Dove was submitted Nov. 30 to the Sunset Advisory Commission in reference to agency recommendations on the Public Utility Commission. Thank you for the opportunity to offer comments on the Sunset Commission staff report on the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC). ...
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