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The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

Slaton Independent School District with its main office in Slaton has 429 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year

Slaton Independent School District with its main office in Slaton enrolled 429 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

May jobs report shows slight increase in unemployment and decrease in labor participation

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its jobs report for May 2024, revealing the creation of 272,000 new jobs. The labor participation rate decreased slightly from 62.7 percent in April to 62.5 percent, while the unemployment rate increased marginally from 3.9 percent in April to 4.0 percent.

Chairman Arrington critiques Biden's policies on Ukraine aid and border security

On June 7, 2024, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) appeared on Neil Cavuto’s Coast to Coast on Fox Business to discuss President Biden's approach to Ukraine aid and border security.

Roosevelt Independent School District with its main office in Lubbock taught 687 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year

By Lubbock Times | Jun 6, 2024

Roosevelt Independent School District with its main office in Lubbock enrolled 687 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

2,527 in Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District with its main office in Lubbock are classified as at-risk during the 2022-23 school year

Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District with its main office in Lubbock enrolled 2,527 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Mike Franc appointed new policy director for House Budget Committee

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) announced today that Mike Franc has joined the Committee as its Policy Director. In this role, Franc will assist the Chairman and committee members in their efforts to "Reverse the Curse" and restore fiscal responsibility, economic freedom, and prosperity in America. Franc joins the leadership team alongside Staff Director Gary Andres and Deputy Staff Director Paige Decker.

Arrington and colleagues seek to overturn Biden’s "Clean Power Plan 2.0

Washington, D.C. - On June 5, 2024, Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) and other colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled “Clean Power Plan 2.0.” The rule would introduce new regulatory requirements for existing coal-fired and new natural gas-fired power plants.

Biden signs executive order on border security amid criticism over previous policies

WASHINGTON D.C. – President Biden signed an Executive Order aimed at securing the U.S.-Mexico border, utilizing Section 212(f) authorities of the Immigration and Nationality Act, a provision he previously criticized former President Trump for employing. The order seeks to enhance the asylum screening process, expedite immigration case resolutions, and foster cooperation with Mexico to address the fentanyl crisis.

Arrington secures over $30 million for Dyess Air Force Base

Washington, D.C. – Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released a statement following the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 8580).

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lubbock County in week ending June 1?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lubbock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

Frenship Independent School District with its main office in Lubbock has 3,937 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year

Frenship Independent School District with its main office in Lubbock enrolled 3,937 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

House passes bill sanctioning ICC officials

Washington, D.C. – Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued a statement following the House's passage of legislation imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) officials.

Lubbock Independent School District with its main office in Lubbock taught 12,181 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year