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Greg Abbott Opens Applications to Expand Nuclear Energy in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that the state is now accepting applications to accelerate advanced nuclear energy development... READ MORE.

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Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.