Experts say potential Austin Samsung plant could be biggest in state history — why some are concerned
A massive investment may soon be coming to Austin: Samsung Austin Semiconductor is considering building a multi-billion dollar chipmaking plant at its campus in north Austin.
Read MoreWhy a Texas lawmaker wants to fund schools based on enrollment instead of attendance
Education finance experts say using an attendance-based funding model exacerbates inequities — and that continuing to do so as districts work to recover from the coronavirus pandemic could be especially harmful.
Read MoreTwo new TTARA reports find state’s administration of taxes hurts taxpayers
The TTARA Research Foundation today released two new reports that assess aspects of Texas’ tax administration that harm taxpayers.
Read MoreThe late Sheldon Adelson’s gambling empire pushes forward with goal to bring casinos to Texas
The gambling empire Las Vegas Sands is pressing forward with its ambitious drive to bring casinos to Texas after a series of recent developments, including the death of its CEO, Republican megadonor Sheldon Adelson, have called into question how much momentum remains behind the cause.
Read MoreState representative files bill to fund Texas schools based on enrollment not attendance
School funding has been at the center of the COVID-19 education conversation, and state representative and previous AISD Board of Trustees President Gina Hinojosa is now trying to make sure it’s easier for schools to get the money they need.
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