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23.03.17	"Stress and balance." By Andy Medici. Houston Business Journal, February 24 - March 2, 2023, p. 22. Summarizes a Business Journals survey that finds that twenty percent of women report feeling constantly stressed or overwhelmed at work, compared to only ten percent of men. Outlines expert opinion on the reasons for female work stress, such as being primary caregivers. Details several suggestions from the surveyed employees for alleviating workplace stress, including company mental health days and fitness benefits.
23.03.18	"Death by words: Do United States statutes hold cyberbullies liable for their victims’ suicide?" By Kirsten Hallmark. Houston Law Review, Winter 2023, pp. 727-756 (Note Length). Examines cyberbullying, how it is defined, and the evolution of cyberbullying laws in the United States. Compares current state laws related to criminal punishments and argues that federal action is needed for consistency.
23.03.19	"Assessing — and extending — California's insulin manufacturing initiative." By Jacob S. Sherkow, Eli Y. Adashi, and I. Glenn Cohen. JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association), February 21, 2023, pp. 533-534. Highlights California’s recent proposal, the CalRx Biosimilar Insulin Initiative, an effort to establish a state-owned insulin manufacturing facility. Examines potential regulatory and funding issues, as well as potential backlash from pharmaceutical companies. Argues that if the program is successful, it may serve as a model for other states.
23.03.20	"Rethinking the property tax-school funding dilemma." By Daphne A. Kenyon, Bethany Paquin, and Andrew Reschovsky. Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, February 2023, pp. 1-4. Analyzes the role of the local property tax in the state funding of public education. Includes case studies of five states (California, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin), further described in the full policy focus report.
23.03.21	"State and local government spending on public employee retirement systems (2023)." National Association of State Retirement Administrators, February 2023, pp. 1-6. Describes nationwide spending on public pensions and trends in pension costs and financing. Notes that Texas state and local government contributions to pensions were 3.04 percent of all state and local government direct general spending in fiscal year 2020, up from 2.43 percent in fiscal year 2011.
23.03.22	"The Right has it in for 'woke' investors. The only problem? They don’t exist." By Kate Aronoff. New Republic, March 2023, pp. 38-45. Argues that anti-ESG (environmental, social, governance) activism is wasted labor because asset managers are already focused on maximizing investment returns. Discusses SB 13, 87th Legislature, R.S., and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s focus on ESG investing.
23.03.23	"Stalled transformation: Supply chain woes leaving utilities waiting for new technology." By Steve Ernst. Public Power, November/December 2022, pp. 6-8, 11. Discusses supply chain-related backlogs affecting electric utilities.
23.03.24	"The fight against election lies never ends for local officials." By Matt Vasilogambros. Stateline (Pew Charitable Trusts), March 2, 2023, p. 1. Describes efforts by election officials to prevent misinformation before the 2024 national election through voter outreach and education. Mentions issues caused by the loss of local elections administrators; profiles the outreach of Tarrant County elections administrator Heider Garcia.
23.03.25	"Divide emerges between House and Senate on property tax appraisal reform strategy." By Brad Johnson. Texan, March 2, 2023, p. 1. Outlines the debate on property tax relief and the legislative proposals included in SB 3 and HB 2, 88th Legislature.
23.03.26	"Long-term care 101: Frequently asked questions about nursing facilities in Texas." By Chris Willuhn, Gabriella McDonald, and Sophie Gillard. Texas Appleseed, February 2023, pp. 1-16. Defines various types of facilities relating to long-term care, including nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and home-based or community-based services. Documents the ownership, financial structure, and costs of long-term care facilities in Texas.
23.03.27	"Getting organized: Legislative work increases at the Texas Capitol." By Dax González. Texas Lone Star (Texas Association of School Boards), March 2023, pp. 22-23. Reviews current bills and committee appointments related to education.
23.03.28	"Strengthening homeless families." By Michele Steeb. Texas Public Policy Foundation, February 2023, pp. 1-4. Discusses how the number of homeless families are calculated in Texas according to the federal Department of Education (ED) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Argues that the Texas Legislature should adopt the definition of homeless found within the more recent version of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act employed by ED.
23.03.29	"The price of appraisal caps: Higher taxes for everyone else." Texas Taxpayers and Research Association, February 2023, pp. 1-4. Discusses Texas property tax appraisals and the history of the appraisal cap. Reports that in 2022, Texas' ten percent appraisal cap saved homeowners $4 billion in property taxes, but it also shifted that $4 billion to the tax bills of rental property, new homebuyers, and Texas businesses.

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