Jovanka Palacios
Jovanka Palacios, a Mexican-American Politics Reporter and Managing Editor at RA's Gun Violence Watch, unveils the Capitol's inner workings. Focused on Public Education and Gun Policies, she passionately advocates for informed dialogue, delivering concise, impactful insights into the intricate political landscape.
Would Texas Teachers Strike For Change If Given The Chance?
Throughout American history, teachers have leveraged strikes as a potent tool to champion their needs, tackling challenges like insufficient compensation, safety concerns, and overall...
Can Senators Stay Unbiased In The Face Of Donations Linked To Paxton?
A former state appeals court judge declined an appointment as an adviser to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial, after...
Border Tug-Of-War: Abbott Relocates Buoy Barrier From Mexican Soil
After an international group disclosed that the buoy barrier initiated by Gov. Greg Abbott was predominantly positioned on the Mexican side of the Rio...
Secret Emails, Burner Phones, And Fake Ubers: Explosive New Details Emerge In Paxton Scandal
Fresh details have surfaced surrounding the scandal embroiling Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. These new revelations, contained within documents submitted by House impeachment managers,...
Education Committee Report Reveals Dueling Opinions On Vouchers
The rumors are true. The House Select Committee on Education Opportunity and Enrichment did include talk of “school choice” in their report.The 37-page report...
Education Committee Report Teases Controversial School Choice In Texas
In an unexpected turn of events, the Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment has reportedly concluded its highly anticipated report ahead of schedule....
Texas House Members Say No Deal On Vouchers
With the regular 88th Texas Legislative session and two special sessions under their belts, members of the Texas Legislature are now bracing for a potential...
Houstonians Express Concerns Over HISD’s Plan To Hire Uncertified Teachers
In an effort to address the shortage of teachers ahead of the new school year, Houston ISD has taken a controversial approach that has...
Concerned Employees Expose Chaos Amid Medicaid Unwinding, 500,000 Texans Lose Coverage
During the unwinding process, Texans faced a frantic struggle to maintain their Medicaid coverage. Sadly, due to "procedural reasons," approximately 500,000 Texans were cut...
Dade Phelan Backs Abbott’s Controversial Border Operation In Special Session Plan
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan recently showed support for Governor Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star initiative, hinting at the possibility of a special session...
