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Live Cattle Trade Between U.S. and Mexico to Reopen Soon After New World Screwworm Shutdown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Monday the live-cattle trade between the U.S. and Mexico is expected to...READ MORE

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Rep. Roger Williams: "Strengthening advanced manufacturing, supporting small businesses, and investing in our workforce are key to keeping the U.S. competitive."

Rep. Lloyd Doggett: "Desperately clinging to power, Trump works to undermine public confidence in the crux of our democracy, but the reality is our elections are fair and secure. Strong voter participation is the best way to maintain our freedom."

History Repeated Itself in the Texas Hill Country Prompting Texas' Quick Response— By Texas Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz —A year ago, flash floods tore through the Texas Hill Country, leaving communities devastated and families shattered...

Partisan Clash Erupts Over House Committee’s Oversight Priorities— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —A day after returning from Washington, D.C., Texas Democrats in the House of Representatives convened in Houston for a hearing...

Waste Energy Secures Approval for Midland Waste Tire Processing Facility — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Waste Energy Corp. has received regulatory approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for...

Craig Goldman, Jodey Arrington Introduce Stop EU Overreach Act Targeting EU Regulations— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Texas Congressmen Craig Goldman (R) and Jodey Arrington (R), joined by Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL), have introduced the Stop EU...

Live Cattle Trade Between U.S. and Mexico to Reopen Soon After New World Screwworm Shutdown— By Texas Politics' Ashley Pardes—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Monday the live-cattle trade between the U.S. and Mexico is expected to...

Ted Cruz, Brian Schatz Seek to Strengthen Literacy Amongst Students— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) have introduced bipartisan legislation that would direct federal literacy funding toward...

Republican Candidates and Officeholders Gather for Fundraiser Rally in Sherman— By Texas Politics' Ashley Pardes—Republican candidates and officeholders will gather in Sherman tonight for a fundraiser rally for Rep. Shelley Luther...

Houston Hearing Amplifies Texas Democrats’ Call for Answers in Fatal ICE Shooting— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —A day after returning from Washington, D.C., Texas Democrats in the House of Representatives convened in Houston for a hearing...

Jasmine Crockett Criticizes Nancy Mace Over Targeting Congressional Minority Caucuses— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D) sharply criticized Rep. Nancy Mace after Mace called for ending congressional race-based caucuses, arguing that the...

 

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Raeylee Barefield

Raeylee Barefield

Raeylee Barefield is a Legislative Correspondent based in Austin, Texas, specializing in state government and public policy. With one year of reporting under her belt, she covers legislative developments, committee hearings, and policy debates. She has been cited by Texas Politics and Big Energy for her coverage and analysis of legislative and regulatory issues. Her reporting typically focuses on Public policy, Stare government, environmental policy, and energy regulation. To contact her, please reach out at Raeylee@dnm.news

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