Community Journalism for the TX·AR·OK·LA Region
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address: “The American people deserve transparency and accountability from the government at all levels. While I am disappointed, I am not surprised by President Biden’s unwillingness to admit that the path he has taken our nation […]
In the 4th week of the 2023 Regular Session, the House passed bills impacting taxes, healthcare, education, and criminal justice. Tax related bills that passed the House this week included HB1026 and HB1143. HB1026 prohibits local governments from enacting an income tax. HB1143 defines “homestead” for purposes of property tax exemption for disabled veterans, surviving spouses, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) introduced his first piece of legislation, the Border Security Investment Act. The Border Security Investment Act establishes a dedicated source of funding to fix the crisis along our southern border and perpetually maintain the highest level of border security. If passed into law, it would place a […]
On the third week of the 2023 Regular Session, the House passed legislation that could impact everything from car tags to the start of the school year. HB1150 which would extend the time period Arkansans have to register a vehicle. This bill would give Arkansans 60 days from the purchase date of the car or […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, The U.S. House of Representatives passed three small business bills: H.R. 399 (Passed by Voice), H.R. 400 (Passed by Vote of 411-13), and H.R. 449 (Passed by Voice). Below is a brief overview of each piece of legislation. H.R. 399, Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act – sponsored by Reps. Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Carter (LA-02), […]
TYLER, Texas – Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) released the following statement after he was granted a waiver from the Steering Committee, allowing him the unique opportunity to serve on a third House Committee – the Committee on Education and the Workforce: “The Committee on Education and the Workforce ensures that the freedoms and liberties given to […]
House members will enter the third week of the 2023 Regular Session on Monday. In the second week, several bills passed the House and are now making their way to the Senate. On Wednesday, the House passed HB1018. This bill will allow members of municipal fire department bomb squads to carry weapons while responding to […]
TEXARKANA, TX– The City of Texarkana, Texas Council appointed Libby White to take the Ward 5 council seat vacated by former Council member Bill Harp on Monday, January 9th. Libby White was elected and sworn in by Judge Sherry Jackson after she applied for the vacant seat and an interview was conducted. White will finish […]
TYLER, Texas – Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) released the following statement after being selected to serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee: “The Foreign Affairs Committee holds the responsibility for overseeing the federal government’s diplomatic community and involvement overseas. I look forward to working alongside fellow Texan, Chairman Michael McCaul, to ensure that American diplomatic efforts […]
The 2023 Regular Session is now underway. The session began on Monday, January 9 when members of the 94th General Assembly took the oath of office. The House then elected Matthew J. Shepherd of El Dorado as the Speaker for the 94th General Assembly. He is the first person in state history to be elected […]
