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Abbott 'can't wait to sign' House-approved bail reform measure into law
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 3, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives has passed a Republican-backed bail reform bill with significant support.
How much did Patricia Clevenger contribute to $15,554 raised political donations from Midland residents in August?
By Midland Times | Sep 1, 2021
Political contributions from Midland residents equal $15,554 in August 2021, according to the Federal Election Commission.
FEC: 2,775 political donations from Midland residents raise $1,899,534 in 2019
By Midland Times | Aug 31, 2021
Political donations from Midland residents equal $1,899,534 in 2019, according to the Federal Election Commission.
FEC: 40 political donations from Midland residents raise $5,929 in the week of Aug. 28
By Midland Times | Aug 29, 2021
Political donations from Midland residents equal $5,929 in the week of Aug. 28, according to the Federal Election Commission.
'I strongly encourage getting vaccinated,' Abbott says after 'brief, mild' bout with COVID
By Steven Hughes | Aug 29, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who is famous for pushing Trump-era ideals about COVID-19, going as far as barring mask and vaccine mandates earlier this summer, recently made headlines for testing positive for the virus.
Texas House passes GOP-backed election security bill 'after 14-plus hours of debate'
By John Suayan | Aug 28, 2021
Senate Bill 1, the Republican-backed election security measure that has been a lightning rod for controversy throughout the 87th Texas legislative session, on Aug. 26 passed the state House of Representatives.
How much did Cynthia Smith contribute to $2,338 raised political donations from Midland residents in the week of Aug. 21?
By Midland Times | Aug 22, 2021
Political donations from Midland residents equal $2,338 in the week of Aug. 21, according to the Federal Election Commission.
Texas Supreme Court denies Democrats' attempt to overturn governor's veto of legislative pay funding
By John Suayan | Aug 18, 2021
Earlier this month, Texas’s highest court sided with Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of funding for legislative pay, delivering a huge blow to a group of Texas Democratic legislators who sought a reversal.
Abbott tests positive for COVID-19, says vaccination 'may be one reason he's not feeling any symptoms right now'
By David Beasley | Aug 17, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive Aug. 17 for COVID-19, he said in a statement.
35 political donations from Midland residents in the week of Aug. 14 equal $2,679
By Midland Times | Aug 15, 2021
Political donations from Midland residents equal $2,679 in the week of Aug. 14, according to the Federal Election Commission.
Abbott's second special legislative session opens Saturday, adjourns until Monday, as Democrats continue boycott
By Trina Thomas | Aug 8, 2021
As ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott, the second special session of the Texas Legislature opened Saturday, and promptly adjourned until Monday, marking the continued absence of a quorum after more than 50 Democratic legislators left the state in July to avoid voting on two GOP-backed election bills.
31 political donations made by Midland residents in the week of Aug. 7
By Midland Times | Aug 8, 2021
Political donations from Midland residents equal $3,263 in the week of Aug. 7, according to the Federal Election Commission.
Dixie Parham from Midland donated $50 to Sullivan's electoral campaign on Aug. 7
By Midland Times | Aug 8, 2021
Dixie Parham from Midland supported Dan Sullivan with a $50 donation on Aug. 7, 2021.
Midland resident Richard Owen Williams donated $1,000 to a federal election campaign on Aug. 6
By Midland Times | Aug 7, 2021
The campaign for Dan Newhouse received a donation from Midland resident Richard Owen Williams on Aug. 6, 2021.
Patricia Clevenger from Midland donated $50 to Dan Newhouse's electoral campaign on Aug. 6
By Midland Times | Aug 7, 2021
Patricia Clevenger from Midland supported Dan Newhouse with a $50 donation on Aug. 6, 2021.
Johnny W. Miller from Midland donated $50 to Dan Newhouse's electoral campaign on Aug. 5
By Midland Times | Aug 6, 2021
$50 donated by Midland resident Johnny W. Miller to the Dan Newhouse's campaign on Aug. 5, 2021.
Molly Clark from Midland donated $50 to Dan Newhouse's electoral campaign on Aug. 5
By Midland Times | Aug 6, 2021
The campaign for Dan Newhouse received a donation from Midland resident Molly Clark on Aug. 5, 2021.
Big money: Debra K. Wallace from Midland donated $100 to Sullivan's election campaign on Aug. 4
By Midland Times | Aug 5, 2021
Debra K. Wallace from Midland supported Dan Sullivan with a $100 donation on Aug. 4, 2021.
Patricia Clevenger from Midland donated $90 to Dan Newhouse's electoral campaign on Aug. 4
By Midland Times | Aug 5, 2021
The campaign for Dan Newhouse received a donation from Midland resident Patricia Clevenger on Aug. 4, 2021.
FEC: How much did Jon Stasney of Midland donate to Scott's campaign on Aug. 4?
By Midland Times | Aug 5, 2021
Jon Stasney from Midland supported Timothy E. Scott with a $50 donation on Aug. 4, 2021.