Jacob Lehrer
Jacob Lehrer is a graduate of Howard Payne University with a Bachelors in Legal Studies and Public Policy. Ever since graduating, Jacob has enjoyed the Brownwood Community, doing shows at the Lyric Theatre, and does much of his writing at Common Grounds.
Federal Judge Rules Texas Minors Must Have Parental Consent To Obtain Birth Control From Government Funded Clinics
A Federal District Court in Texas last December ruled that Texas teenagers cannot get birth control or contraceptives without their parent’s consent. Title X, a United States Health and Human Services (HHS) law allows the federal government
New Poll Reveals Texans Attitudes On Issues Ahead of 2023 Legislature.
A new poll was conducted this month by the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas in Austin, revealing Texans’ attitudes on government, institutions, and certain issues. Polls like this aid in presenting the attitudes of
New Renewable Energy Facilities Underway In The Lone Star State
Texas is known for its oil and gas industry, one of the most prominent in the world. While Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has set his goals for 2023 to build more natural gas facilities, Texas will
Texas’ Issue With ESG
Last week, the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs hosted hearings last week in Marshall, Texas where they questioned representatives from financial firms Blackrock, ISS, and StateStreet, in an effort to combat E.S.G. practices happening around the
Texas Attorney General Sues to Protect the State Working With Religious Foster Care Organizations
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit this past week against a rule by the Department of Health and Human Services he believes will threaten religiously affiliated foster care organizations in Texas. The HHS started to
Supreme Court Gives Breathing Room For Border States
Wednesday, December 21st was supposed to be the day Title 42, a US public health measure, was lifted. It was initiated in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic which put the world in fear and isolation, shutting
ERCOT Prepares For Freezing Temperatures This Holiday Season
The weather is going to be freezing this Christmas weekend and people are worried if the power grid can keep the lights on this holiday. The Public Utility Commission (PUC) and The Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Unions of The Railroad Still Have a Fight for Quality of Life
When I went to Howard Payne, one of the things that all students were annoyed about was the blasting horn of the train late at night. The conductors had to do that to warn people, “Hey, there’s
Lt. Governor Patrick Sets Legislative Priorities for Next Texas Session
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick last week laid out his legislative priorities for the upcoming Legislative session in 2023. Dan Patrick is coming in for his third term as Texas’ Lt. Governor. The Lt. Governor has huge power