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Study ranks Houston #4 worst city in America for marijuana use
Houston, Texas is ranked the 4th worst “weed city” in America, according to a new report released by Real Estate Witch and cannabis shopping site, Leafly.
How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Montgomery County in Q4 2023?
There were 15 companies in cities associated with Montgomery County that received 15 FDA inspections in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
Montgomery County cities: 22 companies received FDA inspections in Q2 2023
There were 22 companies in cities associated with Montgomery County that received 22 FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
- How many companies in cities in Harris County received FDA inspections in Q1 2023?
- FDA conducted inspections of 19 companies in cities located in Montgomery County in Q3 2023
- 29 companies in cities within Montgomery County received 30 inspections in Q1 2023
- House passes Crenshaw Amendment to include Narco-Traffickers as allowable targets under Foreign Intelligence
- Census Bureau: 73.3% of people in Harris County were old enough to vote in 2021
In 2021-22 school year, white students had highest representation in Montgomery County County schools
The most prevalent ethnicity among students enrolled in Montgomery County County student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Texas Education Agency.
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From Houston Republic
Study ranks Houston #4 worst city in America for marijuana use
Houston, Texas is ranked the 4th worst “weed city” in America, according to a new report released by Real Estate Witch and cannabis shopping site, Leafly.
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Crenshaw Backs House Bill to Protect Americans’ Data from Communist China and other Rogue Nations
Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversaries Act, a bill aimed at safeguarding Americans' data from foreign adversaries such as China. Congressman Dan Crenshaw, who voted in favor of the bill, emphasized the importance of protecting American citizens from potential threats posed by online applications like TikTok."Data is power, and the Chinese are using TikTok to collect information from millions of Americans to use as cultural and psychological warfare against us," said Congressman Crenshaw. "We must...
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Crenshaw Highlights Completion of Flood Mitigation Project, Protecting Kingwood High School
Congressman Dan Crenshaw, in a recent event in Kingwood, Texas, highlighted the completion of a flood mitigation project that aims to protect Kingwood High School from future storms. The project, which was 90% federally funded, involved collaboration between FEMA, Humble Independent School District, and the Texas Division of Emergency Management.Crenshaw emphasized the importance of the project, stating, "No one ever wants to see flooding like we saw during Hurricane Harvey, especially in our children’s schools. Prevention and preparation is key, and that’s what this...
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Reps. Crenshaw and Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Push to Block U.S. Software to TikTok
Reps. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) are spearheading a bipartisan effort to prevent the transfer of U.S. software to TikTok's parent company, ByteDance. The lawmakers are calling on the Biden Administration to use its authority to address the concerns surrounding TikTok's data privacy and potential ties to the Chinese government. The move comes after Congress' previous attempts to pass legislation addressing the threat of TikTok fell short in 2023. Reports had emerged that TikTok engineers and executives in China had access to the private data of U.S....
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Crenshaw's Psychedelic Research Provision Signed into Law
Legislation led by Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) to research the use of psychedelics to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) in active-duty servicemembers has been signed into law as part of this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The provision, originally introduced as H.R. 3684, aims to address the suicide epidemic affecting active-duty and veteran populations."I've led this two years in a row in the House, and now finally got it into the final bill with the Senate," said Crenshaw. "I'm thrilled. This will save...
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Crenshaw Introduces Bill Stripping Federal Funding from Universities That Require DEI Statements
Congressman Crenshaw has introduced a new bill aimed at preventing universities from receiving federal funding if they require students to write Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statements. The legislation comes in response to the perceived spread of antisemitism on college campuses and aims to protect free thought and prevent the enforcement of such statements."We can see the utter moral bankruptcy in higher education with the spread of antisemitism on college campuses," said Congressman Crenshaw. "Make no mistake – the DEI bureaucracy is directly responsible for a...
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Crenshaw Sends Letter to EPA Regarding TSCA Concerns
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) and nearly 60 of his colleagues have sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing concerns about the New Chemicals Division's declining productivity and the EPA's unscientific risk evaluations of existing chemicals on the market. The letter highlights the backlog of almost 400 pre-manufacturing applications still awaiting a risk determination, with most of them exceeding the statutory deadline. These delays are adversely impacting the chemical industry's ability to introduce innovative, safer, cleaner, and more...
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From Austin News
HB 547 UIL Equal Access Bill passes Texas House on second reading
The Texas House of Representatives voted 78 to 65 in favor of House Bill 547, the UIL Equal Access Bill. If this bill is passed, it would allow home-schooled students to be able to compete in University Interscholastic League (UIL) extracurricular activities within their local public school if their district allows it.
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From Lone Star Standard
TPPF, Every Texan joint statement: Chapter 313 business tax breaks 'not necessary'
The Texas Public Policy Foundation and Every Texan released a joint statement regarding legislation to extend the Chapter 313 program of school property tax abatements.
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COVID-19 testing sites in Houston and Harris County to remain open through Jan. 31
Four COVID-19 testing sites will continue to provide services for Texans.
