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Sprucing Up Texas' Ethics Watchdog

December 12, 2024

The Texas Ethics Commission (TEC), tasked with keeping political players honest, is facing some hurdles. A recent review by the state's Sunset Advisory Commission staff found that the rules making sure politicians and others follow campaign finance laws are too complicated. These rules are hard to f

education

Grading Schools: A Temporary Halt to Accountability?

September 19, 2024

Imagine a system where schools are judged on how well students perform on standardized tests. Sounds straightforward, right? But what if these tests are flawed, and the grades given to schools aren't entirely accurate? This is the situation currently facing schools in Texas, where a judge has tempor

health

Can Crypto Mining Really Cause Health Problems?

September 13, 2024

The debate over crypto mining's impact on health has reached a fever pitch in Texas, with residents of small towns near mining operations claiming to suffer from "unexplained health problems." One mining company, Marathon Digital, is pushing back against allegations that its operations are to blame.