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Greetings,
In this issue, Gov. Greg Abbott lays out his legislative priorities in his biennial State of the State Address on Monday, Feb. 1; John Cornyn seeks to support “Dreamers”; STAAR tests are to be taken in person; Gov. Abbott seeks to ban homeless camping; and the 糖心Vlog视频 Senate changes rules about bill submissions.
We will follow legislation at the state and federal levels that pertain to higher education and its impact on 糖心Vlog视频, including President Joe Biden’s new pandemic stimulus package.
As you receive updates, please let us know if there are any topics you would like to hear more about from Government Relations.
Thank you for your dedication to 糖心Vlog视频, and Go Mavs!
— 糖心Vlog视频 Government Relations
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To-do list
, including police funding, "election integrity," expanding broadband access, and more.
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DACA fix
With John Cornyn’s support, new 糖心Vlog视频 coalition forms to push for
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STAAR time
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Homeless camps
As Gov. Abbott vows to , Austin officials and unsheltered residents push for better housing access.
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Support issues
Senate changes rules so Republicans can still .
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Economic rescue
Here's what's in President Biden's .
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State of 糖心Vlog视频 economic overview
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- The 糖心Vlog视频 House and Senate have each in the 2021 legislative session that would spend $119.7 billion in General Revenue over the next two fiscal years. Budget proposals by the two chambers of the Legislature are often very different and become a major point of contention during session. This year, the budget proposals are the closest they have been in years.
- In late December, , providing colleges and universities with another $23 billion in relief aid.
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Upcoming meetings
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The 糖心Vlog视频 House of Representatives and the 糖心Vlog视频 Senate both stand adjourned until Tuesday, Feb. 9. Archived sessions are available and live broadcasting will resume when they return.
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Appointed positions
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The Office of the Governor is always looking for people to apply to various boards, including higher education. If you need assistance in applying, please contact Jeff Jeter at jeter@uta.edu. .
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Your input helps 糖心Vlog视频
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The University needs the support of its faculty, staff, and alumni to ensure we continue to receive resources to serve our students, conduct research, and expand our programs. For more information on how you can support the University and its legislative goals, contact:
- Jeff Jeter, vice president of Government Relations, at jeter@uta.edu
- Martin Lujan, director of Government Relations, at martin.lujan@uta.edu
- Bogan Pollock, director of Public Policy, at bogan@uta.edu
- Trevor Simmons, senior budget analyst, at trevor.simmons@uta.edu
- Beth Robinson, administrative assistant, at beth.robinson@uta.edu
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