Our top story: If the voucher bill were to pass, select private companies could soon be reeling in tens and even hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars per year. We took a closer look at who stands to gain the most. texasobserver.org/school-vouch…

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How Voucher Vendors Could Make Millions from ‘School Choice’ in Texas

The Legislature’s current proposals put a handful of private contractors in the driver’s seat. Other states have already seen problems.

^{Justin Miller (The Texas Observer)}

“Data shows for the first time that the peak demand for electricity this summer will exceed the amount we can generate from on-demand, dispatchable power, so we will be relying on #renewables to keep the lights on.”

But rather than fix the grid, #Republicans spent their time in the #Texas legislature trying to block renewable #energy:
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The Awful 88th Session of the Texas Lege

Losers during the 88th session of the legislature included taxpayers, teachers, trans youths, and anyone who uses electricity.

^{Texas Observer Staff (The Texas Observer)}