Outgoing Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday asking him to stop sending any more illegal immigrants from the southern border to her city. “We simply have no more shelters, spaces, or resources to accommodate an increase of individuals at this level, with little coordination or…
Chicago Mayor Tells Texas Governor to Stop Busing Illegal Immigrants to Chicago
May 2, 2023
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Texas Senate Passes Legislation Banning Hostile Nations From Buying Farmland
April 28, 2023
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The Texas Senate has approved legislation that bans the purchase of farmland by citizens and entities associated with hostile foreign nations—a bill that its author said will provide “sweeping state and national security protections.” Republican Texas Sen. Lois Kolkhorst announced the passing of her legislation on Facebook on April 26, following a 19-12 vote in…
America’s Most ‘Woke’ Employers: Here’s How Disney Ranked
April 27, 2023
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On Forbes’ 2023 list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” The Walt Disney Co. ranked No. 98, beating out such companies as Nike, Bank of America, and Netflix. To compile the list of the top 500 companies, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey 45,000 American workers at companies with at least 1,000…
Texas Governor Seeks to Pardon Army Sergeant Convicted of Killing Gun-Wielding Protester
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he is seeking to pardon the U.S. Army sergeant who was convicted of shooting dead a man wielding a gun at him during a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020. Abbott announced on April 8 that he will pardon Sgt. Daniel Perry, 37, who was working for Uber in Austin…
Biden’s ‘Catch and Release Agenda’ ‘Violates His Constitutional Duty’: Abbott
President Joe Biden’s “catch and release” policy for illegal immigrants coming across the U.S. southern border violates his constitutional duty, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday after a federal court struck down the program. “Yesterday, another federal court announced what Texans—and Americans—have known all along: President Biden’s open border policies are, in the words of Judge…
Texas A&M University System Vows to Stop Considering ‘Diversity’ in Hiring, Admissions
March 6, 2023
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The Texas A&M University has joined a growing list of public university systems across the country that will end the use of “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” (DEI) policies in both its hiring and student admissions. “No university or agency in the A&M System will admit any student, nor hire any employee based on any factor…
‘Equity Is Not Equality,’ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s Office Says
February 9, 2023
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Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s office warned state agencies and public university leaders that hiring for any reason other than merit is against the law. “Federal and state law forbid discrimination against a current or prospective employer because of that person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or military service,” Abbott’s Chief of…
Texas Governor Considers ‘New Elections’ in Texas County After Ballot Issues Found
February 3, 2023
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for a new election in Harris County, Texas, after ballot issues were more widespread than officials had estimated them to be. In response to an analysis that found there was a ballot paper shortage that was far larger than previously reported, the governor said that “it’s so big it may…
Texas Gets First-Ever Border Czar Amid Illegal Immigration Crisis
February 2, 2023
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of former border agent Mike Banks to the position of special advisor on border matters, saying he will serve as the state’s first-ever border czar. The governor made his announcement at a press conference held on Jan. 30 in San Benito Texas near the ongoing construction of…
42 Texas Counties Call on Governor to Declare ‘Invasion’ at Southern Border: Analysis
January 19, 2023
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At least three dozen Texas counties have now declared an invasion or have called on Gov. Greg Abbott to declare an invasion at the U.S.–Mexico border, according to a recent analysis. Since July 2022, 42 commissioners and judges have issued declarations of invasions or signed resolutions calling for such declarations across Texas. Those officials represent…
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