Texas state lawmakers return to the business of governing

Texas state lawmakers return to the business of governing

Hobbled by pandemic, but highlighted by the election of a new House Speaker, Texas lawmakers gathered in regular session at the State Capitol in Austin for the 87th time.

Hobbled by pandemic, but highlighted by the election of a new House Speaker, Texas lawmakers gathered in regular session at the State Capitol in Austin for the 87th time.

Mississippi raises new flag over state capitol

Mississippi raises new flag over state capitol

Mississippi hoisted a new state flag without the Confederate battle emblem on Monday, just over six months after legislators retired the last state banner in the U.S. that included the divisive rebel symbol.

Mississippi hoisted a new state flag without the Confederate battle emblem on Monday, just over six months after legislators retired the last state banner in the U.S. that included the divisive rebel symbol.

In 2021, white men are still overrepresented in the Texas Legislature

In 2021, white men are still overrepresented in the Texas Legislature

In the Texas Tribune's demographic analysis, the Texas Legislature remains mostly white and male in 2021. When the 87th legislative session begins, 3 of every 5 lawmakers in the state House and Senate will be white, although white Texans make up just 41% of the state's population.

In the Texas Tribune's demographic analysis, the Texas Legislature remains mostly white and male in 2021. When the 87th legislative session begins, 3 of every 5 lawmakers in the state House and Senate will be white, although white Texans make up just 41% of the state's population.

COVID-19 has created a nearly $1 billion deficit in the Texas state budget

COVID-19 has created a nearly $1 billion deficit in the Texas state budget

The coronavirus pandemic has created a nearly $1 billion deficit in the Texas state budget. The forecast by state officials is brighter than bleak projections last summer.

The coronavirus pandemic has created a nearly $1 billion deficit in the Texas state budget. The forecast by state officials is brighter than bleak projections last summer.

FBI bulletin warns of nationwide armed protests leading up to Biden's inauguration

FBI bulletin warns of nationwide armed protests leading up to Biden's inauguration

The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

House to proceed on second Trump impeachment according to Pelosi

House to proceed on second Trump impeachment according to Pelosi

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump, calling him a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump, calling him a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol.