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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 2015
Page
1
The 140 day Texas legislative session begins with a lawyerly governor-elect and a firebrand incoming lieutenant governor facing questions on taxes immigration oil price impacts and gun rights. Lawmakers will judge how plummeting oil prices affect promised tax cuts and whether 3 D printed firearm components on the Capitol lawn sway debates on expanding gun rights.
Former attorney general Greg Abbott seems ready to bring a calm approach to policymaking with non-confrontational goals like road construction. Incoming Lt Governor Dan Patrick, a tea party favorite, vows to move Texas right on immigration and school vouchers. SEE TEXAS PAGE 8
With the 84th Texas Legislature opening, Baytown area superintendents focus on education rules. Senate Bill 23 by Senator Judith Zaffirini seeks full day prekindergarten funding. Goose Creek CISD acting superintendent Randal O'Brien backs state funding for all day pre-K and the Early Matters program.
President Obama proposed America's College Promise to make two years of community and technical college free for all Americans, modeled on Tennessee's plan. The $60 billion federal program could aid about 9 million students, with requirements of half-time enrollment, a 2.5 GPA, and progress toward a degree or certificate. Local Lee College President Dr. Dennis Brown supports exploring the idea, citing cost barriers and the potential to shorten time to degree. Students at Lee College offered mixed views, some praising broader access while others cautioned about eligibility and fairness amid immigration concerns. U.S. Rep. Brian Babin questioned feasibility and national debt, calling it unlikely to pass.
Baytown eleven year old Adrianna Kenebrew, legally blind yet an award winning gymnast, will be featured as an Extraordinary Kid on Steve Harvey today at 3 p.m. on Fox 26 KRIV. Her mother Asha and coach team celebrate her accomplishments and a surprise training grant from Texas Academy of Acrobatics and Gymnastics for next year.
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