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Things are picking up at the Capitol this week. Senate Finance has begun hearing testimony about the budget and Senate Redistricting is continuing to hear testimony from across the state about the redistricting process. We have a few weeks before the bill filing deadline on March 12, but we are certainly busy.
Read morePunxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, signaling 6 more weeks of winter. Since 1887, the groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania has been central to the legend of Groundhog Day, celebrated every February 2. Let’s hope he’s wrong this year.
Read moreThe third week of session is coming to a close. The Redistricting Committee has been meeting every day this week to hear testimony from the public and Senate Finance will start meeting next month.
Read moreWe all know the story. On February 2nd, people come from all over to gather and watch a diminutive critter crawl out into the sun. If he sees his shadow? Six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, spring begins.
Read moreWASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s announcement he will cancel the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline:
Read moreThe Legislature has ended its first week of session. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Senate has decided to recess until January 26th. However, we will still be working hard in the meantime on legislation for Senate District 3.
Read more(1) )From Linda Jamison, Chairwoman of the Liberty County Historical Commission: Due to the severe uptick in Covid cases in Liberty County, the Hartel Building is closed indefinitely for meetings...
Read more(1) The Liberty County Historical Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2020 for its first quarterly meeting of 2021 at the Hartel Building. For more information, contact Linda Jamison, Liberty County Historical Commission chairwoman, at (936) 334-5813, or email her at lch318@gmail.com
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