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By Mark A. Lemley. American Constitution Society, November 16, 2023, pp. 1-4.
Discusses the increasing political polarization of the federal judiciary, noting that it has increasingly fragmented into "red courts" vs. "blue courts." Notes that Presidents Trump and Biden both appointed more judges in states controlled by their respective political parties, and that this disparity was much less common in previous administrations. Posits that this increased polarization may have negative consequences, including corrosion of the perception of the rule of law.
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24.01.54
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By Stephen Christian and Rob Geen. Bipartisan Policy Center, December 19, 2023, pp. 1-40 (Note Length).
Presents a 50-state legislative review and analysis of bipartisan legislation relating to improving outcomes for children and families served by the child welfare system. Describes state actions on issues of defining child neglect and abuse; mandatory reporting; parental rights; child removal; foster care; kinship care; adoption; and system oversight. Includes Texas.
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24.01.55
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By Henry Gass. Christian Science Monitor, January 15, 2024, pp. 18-19.
Details the efforts of a Texas man to address the issue of recidivism in Dallas, Texas. Outlines how the non-profit, Miles of Freedom Lawn Services, works to help convicted felons reenter society.
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24.01.56
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By Patrik Jonsson. Christian Science Monitor, December 11, 2023, pp. 8-9.
Examines efforts by Black landowners to prevent further loss of generational land to developers through dispossession. Explains efforts, including new laws, to retain Black-owned land and land value.
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24.01.57
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By David Rosen. Church & State, January 2024, pp. 6-10.
Discusses the growing number of book challenges in public and school libraries, the culture wars fomenting them, and the history of censorship in the United States. Mentions HB 900, 88th Legislature, R.S., which would have required vendors to review and rate millions of books and other materials based on sexual content and the lawsuit, Book People, Inc. v. Wong, that blocked this new law from taking effect.
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24.01.58
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Economist, December 9th-15th, 2023, p. 14.
Summarizes the current state of the renewable-energy market. Suggests that governments should focus on investments instead of “micromanaging production.”
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24.01.59
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Economist, December 2nd-8th, 2023, p. 23.
Discusses Harrington v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., a current U.S. Supreme Court case that questions the Purdue Pharmacy bankruptcy plan.
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24.01.60
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By Aaron Hedquist, et al.
Episcopal Health Foundation, January 2024, pp. 1-18.
Presents data from a public opinion poll surveying Texans on their health care experiences and on improving Texas health care. Includes statistics from minority groups.
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24.01.61
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IDRA (Intercultural Development Research Association), December 13, 2023, pp. 1-3.
Expresses concerns from middle school counselors about advising and school graduation requirements implemented under HB 5, 83rd Legislature, R.S. Makes recommendations for policymakers.
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24.01.62
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By Sara Tiano. The Imprint: Youth & Family News, January 17, 2024, pp. 1-4.
Discusses a recent U.S. Department of Justice report that calls on states to eliminate fees and fines in the juvenile justice system. Notes Texas is among eight states that have reduced juvenile costs.
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24.01.63
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By Yanjun (Penny) Liao. Milken Institute Review, First Quarter 2024, pp. 5-15.
Describes the challenges in the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance due to catastrophic disaster losses. Mentions Texas as one of the states vulnerable to hurricanes and wildfires.
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24.01.64
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By Richard Schmalensee. Milken Institute Review, First Quarter 2024, pp. 16-29.
Discusses the challenges of expanding the nation's electric transmission capacity and the role of solar and wind energy (or VRE, variable renewable energy). Describes issues of generator interconnection and related orders of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Mentions the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and discusses the "highly successful" Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ) project in Texas and the requirement for the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to plan and supervise construction of transmission lines.
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24.01.65
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By Patrick Krey. New American, December 25, 2023, p. 37.
Discusses the applicability of Missouri's Castle Doctrine in a shooting that occurred in St. Louis.
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24.01.66
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By Jori S. Beck. Phi Delta Kappan, December 2023/January 2024, pp. 66-67.
Points out various barriers that teacher candidates may face when working towards their license.
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24.01.67
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By Jonathan E. Collins. Phi Delta Kappan, December 2023/January 2024, pp. 62-63.
Argues that electing school district superintendents may help address the problem of high turnover. Points out issues for stakeholders to consider.
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24.01.68
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By Nazgol Ghandnoosh, Celeste Barry, and Luke Trinka. Sentencing Project, December 7, 2023, pp. 1-33 (Note Length).
Examines three causes of racial disparity in imprisonment and presents a series of promising reforms from over 50 jurisdictions across the country that can mitigate their impact.
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By Kim Roberts. Texan, January 16, 2024, pp. 1-3.
Provides an update on the legal challenge to Proposition 2 (HJR 99, 87th Legislature, R.S.) allowing counties to create transportation reinvestment zones (TRZ). Discusses a recent hearing in the 7th Court of Appeals in Amarillo.
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24.01.70
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Texas Builder, Winter 2023, pp. 28-29.
Interviews Representative Jeff Leach about the 88th Legislature, his role as Chairman of the House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee, the homebuilding industry, and legislation filed by Leach to reform the Residential Construction Liability Act.
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24.01.71
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By Patrick Michels. Texas Monthly, February 2024, pp. 29-35.
Discusses the ongoing legal battle between the federal government and the state of Texas regarding the foster care system. Highlights the story of 18-year-old Jackie Juarez, who recently testified about her mistreatment in the foster system even after a landmark 2015 ruling that attempted reform.
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24.01.72
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By Kerri Lewis. Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University, Winter 2024, pp. 2-5.
Highlights and summarizes the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, HB 4, 88th Legislature, R.S. Explains how the act may affect consumers and real estate brokerage firms.
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24.01.73
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By Shane Phelps. Voice for the Defense, December 2023, pp. 13-14.
Discusses the challenges for criminal defense attorneys in dealing with rural prosecutors, and the best ways to overcome them.
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