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Support Grows for House Budget Committee’s Ten-Year, Balanced Budget

By Lubbock Times | Mar 22, 2024

Support for the House Budget Committee's ten-year balanced budget proposal, dubbed the "Reverse the Curse" budget, continues to gain momentum from various organizations across the country. The budget aims to reignite economic growth, cut deficit spending, and reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio without increasing taxes. Several stakeholders and budget watchdogs have voiced their support for the initiative.Kurt Couchman from Americans for Prosperity emphasized the importance of the budget resolution as Congress' crucial first step towards holistic management of the federal...

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Lubbock-Cooper South Elementary School: 65% of the 726 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Lubbock Times | Mar 21, 2024

Of the 726 students at Lubbock-Cooper South Elementary School in Lubbock, 472 (65%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Lubbock Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on The President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request with OMB Director Shalanda Young

By Lubbock Times | Mar 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) delivered his opening statement at the hearing, “President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request,” with United States Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young testifying.In his opening statement, Chairman Arrington highlighted the significance of budgets as more than just numbers but as a reflection of values and a vision for the country. He emphasized the contrast in beliefs between the President and Republicans on the Budget Committee regarding the role of government in citizens'...

Upland Heights Elementary School: 65% of the 842 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Lubbock Times | Mar 20, 2024

Of the 842 students at Upland Heights Elementary School in Wolfforth, 548 (65%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Lubbock Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

House Budget Committee to Hold Hearing on The President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request with OMB Director Shalanda Young

By Lubbock Times | Mar 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, March 21, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) announced that a hearing will be held on "The President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request." The committee will be joined by the United States Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young, who will testify on the President's requests.The hearing, scheduled for Thursday, will focus on administering congressional oversight of the proposed spending within President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget request. The event is set to take place at 10:00 AM in the 210 Cannon...

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