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Texas’ extreme weather calls for action

September 13, 2022

This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter about extreme weather in Texas. To receive this weekly highlight of our work, sign up here. Extreme heat, exceptional drought, increased wildfire risk, intensifying flooding—Texas has had more than its fair share of wild weather this year. What does this mean for Texans? From the state’s failing water...

Support for community college finance recommendations

September 12, 2022

The following written testimony about workforce-aligned recommendations by Texas 2036 Policy Advisor Renzo Soto was delivered to the Texas Commission on Community College Finance on Sept. 12, 2022. What to know: Texas 2036 firmly supports the recommendations of the Texas Commission on Community College Finance that deliver value to students and employers. Ensuring that Texans...

Water crisis in Jackson, Miss. can happen in Texas

September 9, 2022

A catastrophic water system failure in Jackson, Mississippi has gripped national headlines. There, the confluence of liabilities, including a deteriorating water system, extreme weather and chronic underfunding, precipitated the collapse of the city’s public water system. City residents and businesses, suffering the indignities of dry taps, turned to bottled water as their only water source....

Workforce development in Texas: The latest

September 6, 2022

This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter about Texas’ workforce. To receive this weekly highlight of our work, sign up here. The Latest in Workforce Development 📋 While Labor Day may be behind us, there’s still plenty to talk about when it comes to the state’s workforce. This week’s newsletter keeps you in the...

RRC’s carbon capture rules move energy expansion forward

September 2, 2022

Texas just took a major step towards an energy expansion. Earlier this week the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) voted to approve rules for the state’s permitting and regulation of carbon capture and underground storage, also known as CCUS. These rules are needed for the Commission’s implementation of House Bill 1284 passed in 2021, which...

Improving Texas’ workforce: 5 facts to know

September 1, 2022

The start of September often means celebrating Labor Day. While we recognize the contributions of American workers, here are five things to know about improving Texas’ workforce. The workforce value of a high school diploma has significantly decreased in today’s economy. In the last decade, the percentage of Texans with a high school diploma...

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