by Bill Lynch | Feb 25, 2020 | Public Policy
Have you ever thought “there should be a law against this” or “this law makes no sense to me” or “how did that person ever get elected?” Whatever your issue, making real change happen is such a daunting challenge that many people shrug...
by Delilah Ochoa | Feb 10, 2020 | Chamber News, Public Policy
If Texas businesses want to see Medicaid in Texas expanded to provide coverage for about one million working adults who have no coverage, they need to make the business case to the legislature. Obviously, the healthcare case has not been persuasive....
by bmerritt | Jan 29, 2020 | Public Policy
This morning, President Trump signed the United States- Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA). The United States House and Senate have approved the agreement to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Mexico previously approved the agreement in 2019, and...
by Bill Lynch | Jan 28, 2020 | Public Policy
State Representative Chris Turner will present his thoughts on the upcoming 87th Texas Legislative Session at the Greater Arlington Chamber Public Policy Advisory Council meeting on February 7, 2020. Chairman Turner is the Chair of the House Higher Education...
by Bill Lynch | Jan 15, 2020 | Public Policy
The last Texas Legislature introduced bills to end taxpayer-funded lobbying in both the House and Senate. The bills had wide-spread support among legislative leaders. Senate Bill 29 got the most attention, passing the Senate and getting onto the House floor before...
by Bill Lynch | Jan 8, 2020 | Greater Arlington, Public Policy
With Texas elections fast approaching, soon, all eyes will be on the lone star state. Due to its large population, Texas has significant power in the House of Representatives. Texas is also expecting to gain two or three seats in the U.S. House of Representatives as a...
