This week's Capitol update discusses the Governor's State of the State address, as well as legislation targeting Sanctuary Cities. Also mentioned is the Governor's action to cut funding to vital programs in Travis County, as well as a new crowdfunding site to help make up for that loss in state grants.
Team Howard Weekly Round-Up - 01.30.2017
This week's Capitol update discusses Rep. Howard's HB 941, which would establish a pilot program to distribute Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives in public schools. Also mentioned are the upcoming State of the State address, Muslim Day at the Capitol on that same date, and a potential avenue for the Lt. Governor to implement a private school voucher program which would divert money away from public education.