Our View on the Upcoming Texas Legislature
Michael Clements urges Texans to stay engaged as the 78th Legislature opens in Austin. With a large freshman class and Republican control of both chambers, he warns of tough issues like a $5 billion deficit, education funding, and insurance reform. Voters must follow news, contact reps, and press for accountability throughout the session.
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Editors urge classrooms to teach good government
Readers urge schools to prioritize civics and truth over rote facts to reduce apathy and mistrust in government. A letter-writer thanks unknown Good Samaritans for returning a wallet and lists contact details for Texas and U.S. officials. The Sun welcomes letters to the editor.
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Texas City Sun Seeks Public Letters to Editor
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Overtime reform faces union pushback in new Congress
Greg Tarpinian argues that business groups push to roll back the Fair Labor Standards Act to ease exemptions and offer time off in lieu of pay. He warns such reforms favor employers, noting Wal-Mart lawsuits over unpaid overtime and urging unions to defend workers’ right to paid overtime while scrutinizing details.
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