Texas 2036

Texas 2036

Texas 2036

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Texas isn’t even through the COVID-19 crisis, but it may be time to start preparing for another one: hurricane season officially starts today, and it already looks busy.

June 1, 2020
In May, two tropical storms formed over the Atlantic, hitting the Carolinas with strong winds and then flooding rains. It was the first time since 2016 that two named tropical storms formed before the recognized start of hurricane season. Such extreme weather events, driven by climate change, are likely to become more and more common...

Straight Talk Texas #14: A Conversation About Public Health with Dr. Zerwas

May 29, 2020
Grab a front row seat for conversations by state and policy leaders on topics that matter both now and in the future. Straight Talk Texas – A Conversation About Public Health with Dr. Zerwas Date: May 29, 2020 Join us for a discussion with Dr. Zerwas a member of The University of Texas System as...

Recovering from COVID crisis, higher education should retool around Texas’ needs

May 27, 2020
The economic calamity caused by the novel coronavirus is creating a surge in young adults with uncertain futures. Many have lost jobs or job offers, and others may leave higher education and their schooling because they can no longer afford it. Approximately 1.7 million students attend Texas public higher education institutions, with 48% of students...

The First Step to Economic Recovery is Data

May 26, 2020
Now is the time to invest in better data systems that will make our state more efficient in the future. Beyond its damage to Texans’ lives and livelihoods, the coronavirus has exposed the need here and nationally for better data systems. Such systems do more than save taxpayers’ money and state employees’ time. They save lives. Unfortunately, agencies across the country have been...

Straight Talk Texas #12: A Conversation About the 2020 Census

May 19, 2020
Grab a front row seat for conversations by state and policy leaders on topics that matter both now and in the future. Straight Talk Texas – A Conversation About the 2020 Census Date: May 19, 2020 Join us for a conversation with Sophia Johnson, founder and president of ABI, a Dallas-based advertising and marketing firm....
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