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Jason Beeferman was a spring reporting fellow at The Texas Tribune, until June 2022, and a junior at Northwestern University where he studies Journalism, International Studies and Latin American Studies. He has previously worked for the Chicago Sun-Times and The New York Post, where he reported for the papers’ metro desks covering city politics, crime and social justice initiatives. A native New Yorker, he is passionate about the workings of city and state governments. He has also written for The Daily Northwestern where he covered Evanston, Ill.’s reparations program.
The policy sidelines educators, often for two school years, at a time when districts are already struggling to keep teachers in the classrooms. Full Story
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The delays caused by the state’s inspections are the latest blow to farmers and produce businesses in the Rio Grande Valley recovering from the pandemic and losses from last year’s winter storm. Full Story
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Republican and Democratic state legislators joined Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith in a panel at the University of Texas at San Antonio on Wednesday. Full Story
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About 30 people from Colombia, Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua traveled to the U.S. capital as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s new plan in response to the end of Title 42. Full Story
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Abbott’s new policy has resulted in hourslong delays and protester blockades at border crossings. The state’s agriculture commissioner criticized the measure as an “economy killing action.” Full Story
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Republicans say they don’t want young kids learning about sex. Educators say that’s already the standard. Full Story
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The Republican former Texas senator also says America should issue harsher sanctions against Russia. Full Story
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Once confirmed, Kelly R. Damphousse will replace Denise Trauth to serve as the university’s 10th president. Full Story
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So far, about 14 students could receive the aid, but the number might increase as more candidates are identified, the university system said. Full Story
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