Multiple federal initiatives over the last 12 months signal a major departure from longstanding deference to state control of our water supply. Federal interference with Texas decisions about water quantity threaten development of water projects necessary to meet rapidly growing need for water.
Criminal Justice
Safer Communities Through Second Chances: The Case for Federal Expungement
When criminal records follow people forever, families struggle, employers lose workers, and communities lose productive citizens. Federal law offers almost no path to redemption, even though second chances strengthen public safety and the economy. Key Points The federal expungement system is effectively nonexistent. Permanent criminal records for non-violent federal offenses undermine work opportunities, family stability,...
September 15, 2026