Arlington upholds suspension of protections for LGBTQ+ people
Read full article: Arlington upholds suspension of protections for LGBTQ+ peopleCity Council voted 5-4 to continue the temporary removal of language in its ordinance, which was initiated in September in an effort to avoid losing federal funding.
LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.
Read full article: LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.Conservative activists argue they’re protecting women and rebalancing the law that Democrats tilted in favor of LGBTQ+ people.
San Antonio, Arlington mayors urge state reps to oppose tariffs threatening Texas auto industry
Read full article: San Antonio, Arlington mayors urge state reps to oppose tariffs threatening Texas auto industrySan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Arlington Mayor Jim Ross wrote a joint letter to state representatives to express their concerns over the potential impact of looming tariffs on the Texas auto industry.
A billionaire-backed campaign for a new California city is off to a bumpy start. Again
Read full article: A billionaire-backed campaign for a new California city is off to a bumpy start. AgainA billionaire-backed proposal to build an eco-friendly California city from scratch is off to a bumpy start to put their idea before voters this November.
As lawmakers begin a new session, Texas mayors want to maintain control of local issues
Read full article: As lawmakers begin a new session, Texas mayors want to maintain control of local issuesMayors from the state’s most populous cities presented their legislative wish list, including economic development and workforce programs, broadband infrastructure and violence prevention.