Austin (KXAN) – in the middle 17 proposed amendments The state constitution has two homestead property tax exemptions on the ballot this election cycle: Propositions 11 and 13. Here’s what you need to know about these two items. See also KXAN Voter Guide: What to know for the November 2025 elections What do Propositions 11…
In an overwhelming bipartisan vote, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry introduced a bill to address the growing threat of wildfires. There is now widespread agreement that the poor health of our forests threatens communities, public health and emissions targets. But, as in bipartisan, bicameral Fix Our Forest Act Proves, we don’t have…
Given the clear threat posed by Russia, some increase in European defense spending is clearly warranted. However, many European countries are suffering economic stress, partly caused by President Trump’s tariffs. It is clearly impossible that his commitment to spend 5 percent Major national defense requirements of GDP will be met anytime. Only Spain has been…
Senate Democrats are divided over whether Republicans have offered enough to reach a deal to end the government shutdown this week. Many centrist Democrats are signaling to their Republican colleagues that an agreement could be reached in the next few days. But other Senate Democrats have warned that reopening the government without a real concession…
The White House argued deadly military attacks Should not escalate to the level of “hostilities” against alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, which would require authorization from Congress under the War Powers Resolution (WPR). The administration said the WPR, which Congress passed in 1973, would apply only if it would harm…
Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) called President Trump “the worst thing on Earth” during a recent interview with CNN’s Alex Michaelson. “She’s just a disgusting creature. The worst thing on earth,” Pelosi Said In a video clip posted on X. The interview is expected to air at midnight ET on CNN’s “The Story Is with Alex…
Representative Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) criticizes security at Charleston International Airport (CHS) following a police report filed Last Thursday he alleged that he attacked the officers with abusive words. Mace, during Monday morning Appearance on Fox BusinessHe said officials did not arrive on time to welcome him at the airport. “This is a serious issue, and…
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (D) said that voting for Andrew Cuomo is the same as voting for President Trump. Mamdani said, “Donald Trump has chosen his candidate. The name of that candidate is Andrew Cuomo.” told MSNBC’s Ari Melber. In an interview broadcast on Monday. “And New Yorkers have a chance to…
President Trump did not mention Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsom Earl-Sears (R) by name during an election eve tele-rally held ahead of the state’s gubernatorial race on Tuesday. “Get out and vote for Jason Miyares tomorrow, it’s very important,” Trump said on the call. “And Republicans up and down the ballot. We have Republicans up and…
Representative Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Ill.) is not running for re-election, Chicago Sun-Times Reported on Monday. Garcia, 69, has represented the state’s 4th Congressional District since January 2019. A member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Judiciary Committee, he is also the Deputy Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He applied to…
