Budget approval moves as Senate crafts Texas SB 1
Senate Finance Committee plans to vote on the two year Texas budget SB 1 on Wednesday March 13, sending the measure to the full Senate next week. The package boosts funding for schools Pre K higher education and community colleges plus mental health and park maintenance while addressing care for state supported living centers and urging stronger prescription drug controls through SBs 1641 1643 1644 1645 and 1646. Senator Williams of District 4 chairs the Finance Committee and notes broad support with limited disagreement. He highlights deferred maintenance needs at living centers totaling 169 million and cites Golden Triangle Days as a forum for local leaders to press issues.
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Garage sale benefits Relay for Life fundraiser
Adam Vanelli notes a Baytown Sun Relay for Life garage sale fundraiser for the Bay Area relay at Royal Purple Raceway on April 13 and 14. Proceeds go to Relay for Life with volunteers and donors supporting cancer causes. The piece also mentions donations to The Cookie Jar Resale Shop and Pregnancy Resource Center East, plus Saturday gardening duties at home.
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New York Abortion Debate Mixes Policy and Moral Grief
A group of women presses to place expanded abortion access on New York's legislative agenda amid strong opinions on the issue. Critics point to high annual abortion numbers while advocates urge support for both mother and unborn child, warning against anti abortion rhetoric. The Gosnell trial in Philadelphia adds grim context as religious and political voices weigh compassion and policy. Kathryn Lopez of National Review Online is cited on pro life perspectives.
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On This Day and Birthdays of Notables
Today marks the 71st day of 2013 and the 82nd day of winter. Notable events include Gandhi’s 240 mile salt march in 1930 and Truman Doctrine’s 1947 aid policy to Greece and Turkey. Birthdays cover Kerouac to Mitt Romney and Hiaasen to Eckhart.
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