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politics4 hours ago•33 min saved

Austin shooting fuels partisan clash over immigration and gun policy

After a deadly downtown Austin shooting, Texas Republicans pressed for changes to immigration/naturalization processes while Democrats urged stricter gun laws, highlighting a sharp partisan divide ahead of primary elections. The gunman, a naturalized Senegalese citizen, sparked debate over vetting and border policy; FBI is investigating as a potential act of terrorism, and officials cautioned against politicizing the tragedy while some lawmakers tied gun violence to immigration policy.

via The Texas Tribune|

#chip-roy #greg-abbott #greg-casar

politics6 months ago•2 min saved

Texas Redistricting Sparks Political Shifts and New Campaigns

The article discusses the political maneuvering surrounding Texas redistricting, highlighting efforts to support Greg Casar against incumbent Lloyd Doggett, including significant outside spending, grassroots mobilization, and endorsements, amidst concerns over gerrymandering and potential primary challenges.

via Politico|

#democratic-primary #gerrymandering #greg-casar

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

Texas Redistricting Sparks Political and Racial Tensions

Texas Democrats are facing a potential internal conflict as redistricting could force long-standing Rep. Lloyd Doggett and rising star Rep. Greg Casar into a competitive race for the same district, amid broader Republican efforts to redraw districts favoring GOP seats. The situation highlights ongoing Democratic struggles with internal generational and strategic divisions, while Republicans aim to consolidate power through gerrymandering.

via Axios|

#democratic-infighting #gerrymandering #greg-casar

energy-policy2 years ago•7 min saved

"Democrats Introduce Bill to Connect Texas Grid to National Power Grids"

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar has filed a bill to connect Texas' energy grid to neighboring states, aiming to end the state's energy isolation and improve reliability. The bill would mandate coordination with federal regulators and neighboring grid-operating organizations to create high-voltage interconnections, potentially reducing power costs for consumers and allowing Texas to sell more renewable energy. However, the bill faces opposition due to concerns about increased federal oversight and potential threats to the state's energy independence.

via Austin Monitor|

#energy-grid #energy-policy #federal-oversight