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

Texas Universities Receive USDA Funding to Combat New World Screwworm

Governor Greg Abbott announced that several Texas universities and research institutions will receive funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's…

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John Cornyn Leads Senate Resolution Honoring Juneteenth

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) has introduced a bipartisan Senate resolution commemorating Juneteenth National Independence Day, recognizing the holiday's historical…

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Ken Paxton Joins Lawsuit Against WPATH Over Pediatric Gender Transition Treatments

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has joined the Federal Trade Commission and several states in a lawsuit against the…

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Ted Cruz Seeks to Support Military Homeschool Families

Senator Ted Cruz (R) has introduced legislation to help military families who homeschool their children by allowing them to continue…

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John Cornyn's PAID OFF Act Advances Targeting Foreign Influence

A Senate committee has advanced legislation led by Sen. John Cornyn (R) that would tighten foreign lobbying disclosure requirements and…

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ONE Nuclear, Sunshine Partners Explore Major West Texas Energy Development

One Nuclear Energy and Sunshine Partners have signed a letter of intent to evaluate large-scale energy development projects across more…

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John Cornyn Announces Opening of $3 Billion Border Reimbursement Program

Senator John Cornyn (R) announced that the Department of Justice has opened applications for a new $3 billion federal reimbursement…

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Ken Paxton Targets James Talarico Over Alleged DEI Ties

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate campaign is criticizing State Rep. and Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico (D), citing…

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Southeast Texas Recieves a $200 Million Grid Reliability Grant

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced a $200 Million Texas Energy Fund grant to help Entergy Texas strengthen power infrastructure, improve…

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August Pfluger Advocates for Nuclear Energy Expansion

Congressman August Pfluger (R) used a House Energy Subcommittee hearing to advocate for nuclear energy expansion, support, regulatory reforms, and…

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