Growing Our Economy

Dallas Morning News: Unemployed Texans will have to resume proving work searches beginning in November

October 13, 2020

By James Barragán

Dallas Morning News: Unemployed Texans will have to resume proving work searche…

AUSTIN -- The Texas Workforce Commission on Tuesday voted to reinstate work search requirements for people who are receiving unemployment insurance benefits from the state.

Issues:Coronavirus (COVID-19)Growing Our Economy

Austin American-Statesman: Restaurant coalition with Austin members asks Congress to help save industry

July 24, 2020

In The News

By Matthew Odam

Austin American-Statesman: Restaurant coalition with Austin members asks Congre…

The eyes of independent restaurant owners and passionate members of the dining public turned to Washington this week as Congress returned to session. One challenge facing lawmakers in the coming weeks: the future of independent restaurants.

Issues:Coronavirus (COVID-19)Growing Our Economy

KENS 5: Complaints arise about $39 million awarded to SA event planning company

May 27, 2020

In The News

By Henry Ramos

https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/contract-controversy/273-40d9472f-2eb3…

A San Antonio event planning company was awarded $39 million from the federal government to distribute food to families in need during this pandemic, a move that has been met with controversy and outcry from some politicians. However, Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett, representing Texas, said the company has no experience, and hasn't given out a single box of food so far.

Issues:Coronavirus (COVID-19)Growing Our Economy

KXAN: Trump campaign, RNC, and Texas GOP pitch the economy in Austin

August 29, 2019

In The News

By Phil Prazan

KXAN: Trump campaign, RNC, and Texas GOP pitch the economy in Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Despite flurry around racially-charged statements, an ongoing trade war, and recent poll numbers showing Democratic candidates defeating the incumbent President Donald Trump in 2020, national and state Republicans pitch a consistent message: the President's policies have led to the longest economic expansion in history.

Thursday, the Trump Victory campaign, the Republican National Committee, and the Texas GOP hosted an economic roundtable at Thomas Graphics, a printing shop, as part of a nationwide tour called "Open for Business."

Issues:Growing Our Economy

Rivard Report: VIA’S VIVA Routes Celebrate a Milestone: 1 Million Riders

July 2, 2019

In The News

Laura Morales

Rivard Report: VIA’S VIVA Routes Celebrate a Milestone: 1 Million Riders

VIA Metropolitan Transit celebrates its VIVA bus line completing 1 million passenger trips.

The colorful VIVA buses and trolleys were celebrated Tuesday at the San Antonio Museum of Art after logging 1 million passenger trips since the June 2016 debut of the three routes connecting some of San Antonio's most-visited sites.

Issues:Fighting for Our Students and TeachersGrowing Our Economy

News4SA: VIA carries 1 million passengers on three routes in three years

July 2, 2019

In The News

Gerald Tracy

News4SA: VIA carries 1 million passengers on three routes in three years

SAN ANTONIO — One million, the number of passenger trips taken on VIVA routes in the last three years.

Issues:Growing Our Economy

Unbearable Cost of Inaction: Rep. Doggett Urges Passage of Climate Action Now Act

May 1, 2019

Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Doggett (D-TX) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives, urging passage of H.R. 9, the “Climate Action Now Act,” which could constitute some of the most significant climate legislation from this chamber in about a decade. He recognized the leadership of cities like San Antonio and Austin in committing to climate action. This legislation would ensure the United States honors our commitments detailed in the Paris Agreement and lays the groundwork for further climate action. Congressman Doggett stated: “We need to lead on the road to clean, green energy—not get run over.”

Issues:Growing Our EconomyProtecting Our Planet

Congressional Progressive Caucus Announces Endorsement of H.R. 1046, The Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act

April 29, 2019

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) announced its endorsement of H.R. 1046, the Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019, introduced by Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-35).

Issues:Growing Our EconomyHealthcare

Community Cooperation, Community Jobs

March 27, 2019

In The News

KLRU

Workforce Solutions Capital Area, the City of Austin and Austin Community College have teamed up for a first of its kind local initiative. The focus: combining their resources to create a team focused on lifting up jobless or low-wage earning workers to employment that provides a living wage.

Issues:Growing Our Economy

Bloomberg: Democrats Target GOP Tax Changes They Say Encourage Outsourcing

March 13, 2019

In The News

Laura Davison

Bloomberg: Democrats Target GOP Tax Changes They Say Encourage Outsourcing

Representative Lloyd Doggett and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse are introducing two bills Wednesday that would effectively repeal some provisions of the Republican tax overhaul of 2017 that the Democrats say encourage outsourcing.

Issues:Growing Our Economy