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.
Mindfulness Over Perfection: Selena Gomez Takes the SXSW Stage to Talk about Mental Health
In the lively setting of the Austin Convention Center at South by Southwest, a transformative mental health panel, headlined by global icon Selena Gomez,...
Texas Districts Drown In Deficits Despite Historic Budget Surplus
Despite having a historic budget surplus, and 246 days in session — the longest legislative session in history — lawmakers only passed 10% of...
‘The Cavalry Isn’t Coming,’ Texas Doesn’t Care About Public Schools
Despite having a historic budget surplus, and 246 days in session — the longest legislative session in history — lawmakers only passed 10% of...
Karma Is The Guy On The Chiefs
Somewhere along the way, while rooting for her boyfriend, Taylor Swift found herself caught in the crossfire of Brads, Chads & MAGA bros
I want...
Abbott Accused Of Spreading Lies To Advance His Voucher Agenda
Governor Greg Abbott has never been above using cheap tactics to push his agenda, but it was recently reported that now he is outright...
Abbott’s Money Talks, But Can It Silence Voucher Opposition?
Gov. Greg Abbott is backed by some astounding amounts of money from very rich voucher advocates. But is money enough to get him over...
Texas AG Ken Paxton Faces Rejection In Whistleblower Case
Legal Showdown: Texas AG Ken Paxton Faces Appeals Court Rejection in Whistleblower Case! Allegations of Bribery, Misconduct, and a $3.3 Million Settlement Unveiled. What's...
With Vouchers Dead, Public Schools Win, But At What Cost?
As the Texas Legislative Session nears its end with just one day remaining, it's evident that Governor Greg Abbott's primary legislative goal —vouchers— is...
Texas’ Billion-Dollar Surplus In Limbo, While Education Funding Wanes
At the beginning of this year Texas made history boasting a staggering $32.7 billion surplus. Later, in October Comptroller Glenn Hegar unveiled an unforeseen...
Despite Pushback, House Education Committee Passes School Voucher Bill
After hours of heated debate surrounding House Bill 1, the school finance and voucher bill, the Texas House Public Education Committee voted 10-4 to...
