Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock will send $1.4 billion in sales tax revenue to local governments this month—an increase over last year’s distribution figures. The funds support cities, counties, transit systems, and special purpose districts statewide.
Xcel Energy crews continue restoring power after heavy snowfall left thousands without electricity in Colorado. Over 81,000 customers have had service restored since midnight with full restoration expected by Thursday. The company is providing safety advice while urging patience.
Dora Cervantes has been reelected as IAM General Secretary-Treasurer at the Union Label & Service Trades Department’s recent convention in Washington. The event focused on promoting support for union-made products as key to strengthening unions nationwide.
Xcel Energy is preparing for a major spring snowstorm in Colorado with extra crews ready statewide. The company urges customers to report outages promptly and follow safety guidelines during severe weather.
More than 53,000 additional Texas students will receive Education Freedom Accounts next school year under an expanded statewide choice program announced by Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. Awards were determined by lottery due to high demand among eligible families.
Apple’s plan to close its first unionized retail store in Towson has drawn concern from local lawmakers and labor leaders. The IAM Union is urging accountability as nearly 90 workers face job uncertainty following Apple’s announcement.
Texas Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that state sales tax revenue totaled $4.7 billion in April—a nearly ten-percent increase over last year’s figure for the same month. Gains were especially strong among consumer-driven sectors such as retail trade and services.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has approved over $800,000 in fines for environmental violations. The agency continues its regulatory efforts across Texas with oversight from three commissioners.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has opened applications for $62.8 million in emissions reduction grants targeting improved air quality across affected areas of Texas. Eligible applicants can apply until September 4 through an online system.
Gauntlet AI has completed its fourth fellowship cohort, placing hundreds of engineers into roles within Austin’s tech sector. The organization says it will continue investing locally through partnerships like those with the Austin Chamber of Commerce.