Healthcare

Greg Abbott Sets Budget Priorities Focused on Affordability and Fiscal Discipline for 2028-29

Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) is setting the tone for the state's next budget cycle, joining Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R-TX)…

6 days ago

Rebranding Vape Products is not a Substitute for transparency

Recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC )letters have raised eyebrows about just what constitutes a claim to a vapor product being…

1 week ago

James Talarico Advocates for Black Maternal Health

During a recent interview, State Rep. James Talarico outlined two major priorities affecting Black Texans, calling for expanded maternal health…

3 weeks ago

Talarico Opposes SB 14, Says He 'Trusts Parents' to Make Decisions on Trans Youth

Texas Senate Democrat nominee James Talarico said he opposes SB 14, which banned transgender surgeries for minors, saying he "trusts…

3 weeks ago

SCOTUS Allows States to Bar Transgender Athletes From Girls' Sports

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday upholding state laws in West Virginia and Idaho that bar transgender athletes from participating in…

3 weeks ago

Fraud, Funding and Politics Collide in Ongoing Medicaid Debate

A federal crackdown on alleged Medicaid fraud is intensifying scrutiny of state programs, with members of Congress divided over both…

3 weeks ago

AstraZeneca to Pay Nearly $34 Million to Texas Over Alleged Medicaid Kickback Scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) announced Sunday that his office reached a nearly $34 million settlement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, resolving…

3 weeks ago

August Pfluger Moves for Transparency on Health Insurance Costs

Congressman August Pfluger (R) has introduced legislation that would require health insurers and Medicare Advantage plans to publicly disclose how…

4 weeks ago

Brandon Gill's Pointed Questions Steal the Show at SNAP Fraud Hearing

Billions of dollars meant to feed struggling Americans are disappearing, and Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) had plenty of questions about…

4 weeks ago

Eight Issues Texas GOP Will Prioritize in 90th Legislative Session

Following the Republican Party state convention, the Texas GOP announced eight legislative priorities likely to be of focus in the…

4 weeks ago