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Texas House OK’s Republican-backed voting bill in key vote

Republicans in the Texas House of Representatives moved a big step closer early Friday to making Texas the latest GOP-controlled state to pass sweeping election law changes. The lawmakers advanced a major bill that underwent significant revisions in a late …

Big Corporations Continue to Push Back against Proposed Voting Legislation

Posted on May 5, 2021 DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Big corporations continue to push back against proposed voting laws being considered in the Texas legislature. Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk is behind the newly formed group, Fair Elections Texas, which has …

Do You Recognize These New Dallas Business Hall of Fame Inductees?

Recognize some of the 2021 Dallas Business Hall of Fame inductees? This year’s class of inductees have gone on to become some of the most influential business and philanthropic entrepreneurs in Dallas. Entrepreneur Mark Cuban, Imprimis Group CEO Valerie …

Dallas Arboretum Hosts Black Heritage Celebration

Dallas Arboretum hosts their first Black Heritage Celebration with the Summer of Sculpture exhibition and the return of ZimSculpt, a display of Zimbabwean sculpture, May 1. The Saturday event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free with paid …

Texas Republicans say proposed voting restrictions are color

Two nights of voting in Houston, eight months apart, each occurring as midnight slipped by, lay bare the fault line cutting through Texas’ ongoing debate about voter suppression.First, the March 3, 2020 presidential primary. On the campus of Texas Southern …

Nonprofit Teams Up With Bushes to Kick Off Fair Park Fundraising

DALLAS — Fair Park First has teamed up with local and statewide dignitaries as they kick-off fundraising efforts to revitalize Fair Park, a National Historic Landmark in South Dallas. The non-profit organization has called in former President George W. …

Vilsack urges Trade Promotion Authority renewal

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is urging Congress to renew the Trade Promotion Authority legislation which provides the authority for the executive branch to negotiate with trading partners and then send to Congress for an up or down vote without …

Nonprofit Plans to Upgrade Fair Park with Help from George, Laura Bush and Others

Fair Park First, a nonprofit responsible for the stewardship and maintenance of Fair Park, launches a new campaign to upgrade the home of the State Fair of Texas with the help of George and Laura Bush, and two other prominent Texas couples. "In true …

The Long Shadow of Ron Kirk and That Road in June’s Mayoral Runoff

In 1995, somebody in the business leadership of Dallas figured out that Dallas had a serious amount of catch-up to do to be a contender on the larger stage of history. The answer, brought forward by the city’s business elite, was the city’s first black …

Judge Tonya Parker to receive MLK Justice Award

Judge Tonya Parker Hon. Tonya Parker, judge of the 116th District Court in Dallas County, will be honored by the Dallas Bar Association at the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon as the recipient of the 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Justice Award. …

US workers would lose with tit for tat tariff war: Ron Kirk

Portman backs Tai for USTR

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'Just a fancy word for tax': former trade czar Ron Kirk says consumers will be losers under Trump's tariffs

Texas could feel the pain Kirk noted that Texas is the "most successful trading state in the country," meaning it would be on the front line of any trade war. Though Trump's exemptions for Canada and Mexico could soften the blow to Texas, …

Hillicon Valley: Facebook ad freeze lifted for Georgia runoffs | More branches hit in massive cyberattack | Krebs to ...

Welcome to Hillicon Valley, The Hill's newsletter detailing all you need to know about the tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. If you don’t already, be sure to sign up for our newsletter with this LINK. Follow our cyber reporter, …

Overnight Health Care: FDA endorses safety and efficacy of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine | FDA authorizes first at-home, ...

Welcome to Tuesday's Overnight Health Care. Moderna's coronavirus vaccine will likely be on its way soon after being endorsed by the FDA today, ahead of a panel meeting later this week. Vice President Pence will receive the COVID-19 vaccine soon, …

NAFTA has been good for North America, says Ron Kirk

Shingle Mountain: How a pile of toxic waste was dumped in a community of color

Marsha Jackson didn’t go to the mountain. The mountain came to her. From her home in south Dallas, she watched it grow until it towered at 60 feet tall and spread all the way to her backyard, “a few feet from my bedroom.” The mountain is human-made — an …

Which Texans might end up working in Joe Biden’s administration?

Updated at 2:54 p.m.: Revised to include comment from Dallas attorney Marc Stanley. Texas played a critical role in cinching the Democratic presidential nomination for Joe Biden, providing him a major primary win on Super Tuesday in March that helped pave …

Speculation Over Biden's Education Secretary

Whom President-elect Joe Biden will pick to put his aspirations for education in place is speculation, right now. But in interviews some of those seen by education policy experts as potential candidates to be the nation’s next education secretary and the …

Coach Velocity bridges the gap between coaching and mental health treatment, bringing employers much needed relief

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on mental health. Healthy people all over the world have developed symptoms that can impact work productivity WINNIPEG, MB, CANADA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic has …

Announcing Tom Sawyer Perspectives Deployment Container on AWS Marketplace

Tom Sawyer Perspectives available on AWS Marketplace for Containers. Deploy an application using the AWS container architecture, and auto-scale on demand. BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tom Sawyer …

Waddington's Major Inuit Art Auction - May 8 to 13, 2021

Canada's Leading Authority on Inuit Art at Auction: Establishing Records Since 1978 TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our major Spring 2021 auction of Inuit Art features classic sculpture from the 1950s, …

COUNTRY Financial to Sponsor Millionaire Mastermind Academy Economic Empowerment Program

Tamala Austin, founder of first African American owned juice company to be placed in Whole Foods, to headline minority women entrepreneurial event. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Showcasing its commitment to …

Oceanfront Property on Tavares Bay in Maui, HI to Auction via Concierge Auctions

Offering three separate homes with ocean views and remarkable detailing, Three Villas and an Ocean, will auction via Concierge Auctions. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Offering three separate homes with …

ENDOWNMENTS AS RAINY DAY FUND SHOULD REIMBURSE STUDENTS FOR BROKEN COVID PROMISES: WEINER, LASKY, LEE IN ROANOKE TIMES

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "THE ENDOWMENTS' BILLIONS WILL BARELY BE TOUCHED," AUTHORS SAY Former White House spokesman Robert Weiner, senior policy analyst Ben Lasky and policy analyst …

Schaeffer's Investment Research Says Spending Thirty Minutes a Day Doing This Could Improvement Investment Performance

Schaeffer's Investment Research Says Spending Thirty Minutes a Day Doing This Could Improvement Investment Performance CINCINNATI, OH, USA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bit of effort each day may improve your investment performance. …

HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE JOINS CARY SKIN CENTER

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cary Skin Center is proud to announce the appointment of Marie Ayers as Assistant Administrator for the practice. Cary Skin Center is one of the largest skin cancer treatment …

NaftyArt Brings Together Adult Creators, Crypto Natives, and Collectors through Cutting-Edge Technology

NaftyArt’s unique cryptocurrency solution offers a way for creators and collectors to buy and sell high-quality digital art. UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NaftyArt is harnessing the power of technology to create a unique …

DPM Mining Inc. Thanks the Mining Experts Involved in Test Mining SMART based on Canadian Patent No. 2853584.

Armando Sanchez with 50 years mining expertise, recognized the DPM SMART mining platform could break the minus 3% downward spiral in U/G mining productivity. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DPM Mining Inc. is …

American Leisure Holdings working towards becoming OTC Current

American Leisure Holdings Inc (OTCMKTS:AMLH) LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA, FLORIDA, USQ, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shreya Arora, Freelance Journalist, India American Leisure Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink:AMLH), is pleased to announce that …

Webolutions Expands Digital Marketing Agency Team

Ascher Robbins brings extensive social media and Pay Per Click (PPC) experience to elevate the services provided by Denver’s leading digital marketing agency. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In order to continuously …

Chem-Dry Announces Gabon Franchise Agreement

International brand continues to make inroads in international markets NASHVILLE, TN, USA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chem-Dry has signed a Master Franchise agreement for Gabon with business partners Wissam Hejeij and Camille Zeinaty. …

Anblicks to showcase AI-Powered Data Analytics Solutions at Data + AI Summit 2021

Being a proud sponsor of Data+AI summit 2021, Anblicks to showcase its smart data analytics solutions by demonstrating H2D, CustomerAI, & SalesAI accelarators. ADDISON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anblicks Inc., …

The UK Buy-to-Let Market for the Rest of 2021

We look at house prices, interest rates, rental yields and where to buy for UK expats and foreign nationals looking to invest in the 2021 UK buy-to-let market. MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, UK, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What’s Going …

Naples Technology Ventures Announces the Launch of NTV Prosperity Fund for Minority Owned Technology Businesses

New Fund Will Prioritize Investment in Minority owned businesses and SaaS-Based Companies Serving FinTech, HealthTech, InsurTech, Cybersecurity, and DevOps NAPLES, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Naples Technology …

Media Giant Glory Star New Media (NASDAQ: GSMG) beats the Street Yet again. GSMG is Partnered with other Giants

(NASDAQ: GSMG) beats the Street Yet again. GSMG is Partnered with other Giants: ByteDance, E-Surfing Media, JD.com, China Mobile & China Teleco Glory Star New Media Group Holdings Limited (OTCMKTS:GSMG) BEIJING, CHAOYANG, CHINA, May 11, 2021 /⁨ …

AEGIS Advisory Partners, LLC Announces Website Launch

AEGIS Advisory Partners, LLC, a Strategy & Management Consulting firm announces the launch of the firm’s website. NEW YORK , NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AEGIS Advisory Partners, LLC (AEGIS) a Strategy & …

Dreamlab Technologies Introduces Industry’s First Fully Automated Advanced Honeypot Architecture

Dreamlab Technologies Introduces Industry’s First Fully Automated Advanced Honeypot Architecture for Superior Threat Intelligence and Research BERN, SWITZERLAND, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dreamlab Technologies, a leader and source of …

Leading expert starts free health insurance video series

Maura Carley, president of Healthcare Navigation, has launched a free video series to educate people on basic health insurance coverage topics. DARIEN, CT, USA, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Here’s a way to learn about the intricacies of …