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Ken Paxton is Leading a Coalition of 19 States to Challenge a Decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Ken Paxton is Leading a Coalition of 19 States to Challenge a Decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – FERC Order 1920, which was issued last may, grants electrical grid oversight to the federal energy regulatory commission. Paxton argues that the order damages the ability of states to regulate their electric grids efficiently, and that it forces the states and their ratepayers to subsidize large-scale transmission lines to support…MORE

The Texas Education Agency Has Released Results From the 20-24 STAAR Test

The Texas Education Agency Has Released Results From the 20-24 STAAR Test

(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – This year STARR test results showed that reading proficiency for students varied across different grade levels. While some grades demonstrated improvement, others saw a slight decline. Third, fifth, and eighth graders experienced a 2% decrease in reading proficiency. Reading scores of fourth graders rose by 3%. Sixth graders also saw…MORE

8 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Southern Gaza in Deadliest Attack on Israeli Forces in Months

8 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Southern Gaza in Deadliest Attack on Israeli Forces in Months

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military says that eight soldiers have been killed in southern Gaza in the deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months. The army said Saturday without elaborating that the troops were killed in an explosion. The deaths will likely fuel calls for a cease-fire and heighten Israeli public anger over ultra-Orthodox exemptions…MORE