Gov. Greg Abbott talks school vouchers, Texas DOGE and SNAP benefits

HOUSTON – Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke with KPRC 2 in a one-on-one interview Wednesday afternoon. Among the topics he discussed with KPRC 2’s Keith Garvin included school vouchers and a bill related to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), …

Texas lawmakers approve $1B private school voucher plan

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers on Thursday passed a $1 billion education bill that allows families to use public money to pay for private school tuition, a major victory for school voucher proponents nationwide that was cheered on by President Donald …

Broward School Board Member Brenda Fam Resigns, Citing Hostile Environment and Fiscal Mismanagement

Advertisement By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.        BROWARD COUNTY, FL — Broward County School Board Member Brenda Fam has announced her resignation, effective May 1, 2025, citing ongoing hostility, dysfunction within the district, and fiscal irresponsibility as …

Guest viewpoint: : School voucher vote — threats, bullying and fear

In the early hours of the morning of April 17, the Texas House passed a school voucher bill by a vote of 85–63. It’s a sad week for public education in our state. There’s a saying: “As goes Texas, so goes the nation.” I worry this vote signals that a …

School uniform help worth up to £200 now available for thousands of struggling families

The help comes from the Household Support Fund, which is a government-funded scheme that has given local councils pots of cash to support struggling households in their area Households can claim up to £200 in vouchers to help with school uniform costs this …

Gov. Greg Abbott talks school vouchers, Texas DOGE and SNAP benefits

HOUSTON – Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke with KPRC 2 in a one-on-one interview Wednesday afternoon. Among the topics he discussed with KPRC 2’s Keith Garvin included school vouchers and a bill related to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), …

House approves school vouchers

AUSTIN — Since 2023, Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, made “School Choice” a top legislative priority refusing to sign a school funding bill until lawmakers pass Senate Bill 2. The House passed the bill April 17 by an 86–61 vote with every Democrat present …

Senate passes bill to ease public-to-charter school conversions, exclude teacher votes

After ample debate over its merits and issues across three committee stops, legislation making it significantly easier for parents to convert public schools into charter schools passed on the Senate floor with zero discussion. Senators voted 30-7 for the …

TX Senate could give final approval to school vouchers

Gov. Jeff Landry lashes out after lawmakers delay contract for La. private school program

A clash between Gov. Jeff Landry and legislative leaders over funding for private education escalated Wednesday when lawmakers put off voting on a key contract, drawing a sharp rebuke from the governor. Landry’s signature education program, called LA GATOR …