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rep. Jake Ellzey shares Easter reflections and engages with Hillsboro business community

Representative Jake Ellzey, who represents Texas' 6th District, shared messages on Easter emphasizing faith and community.

By Lubbock Times | Apr 22, 2025

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Crosby County: Residents received $21.57 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.6% of income in Crosby County, providing an average of $4,315 per capita to residents.

By Lubbock Times | Apr 20, 2025

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2022: Crosby County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Lubbock Times | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Crosby County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 9.4%.

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Jodey Arrington and Brooke Rollins discuss support for rural America in West Texas visit

By Lubbock Times | Apr 16, 2025

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington and United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited West Texas to meet with local agriculture stakeholders.

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Rep. Jake Ellzey updates on congressional matters and Texas rail funding decision

By Lubbock Times | Apr 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Jake Ellzey shared updates on recent legislative achievements and policy changes via social media posts on April 14 and 15, 2025.

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I-27 signage ceremony marks milestone for Ports-to-Plains Corridor

By Lubbock Times | Apr 14, 2025

Lubbock, TX – A ceremony for the I-27 signage was held by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Ports-to-Plains Alliance, featuring remarks from House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington.

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Lubbock County: Medicaid made up 5% of total income in 2022

By Lubbock Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5% of income in Lubbock County, providing an average of $2,597 per capita to residents.

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Bill introduced to protect U.S. military installations from foreign purchases

By Lubbock Times | Apr 10, 2025

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) has introduced the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act to ensure the security of U.S. Department of Defense installations and training areas.

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House votes on FY25 budget in line with Trump’s agenda

By Lubbock Times | Apr 10, 2025

Today, in Washington, D.C., the United States House of Representatives narrowly passed the FY25 Concurrent Budget Resolution in a vote of 216-214.

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Inflation sees significant drop in March 2025: Arrington reacts

By Lubbock Times | Apr 10, 2025

Today, a statement was released by House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington regarding the March 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.

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House passes budget resolution, aims to reduce spending in alignment with Trump's agenda

By Lubbock Times | Apr 10, 2025

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the FY25 Concurrent Budget Resolution, amended by the U.S. Senate, with a vote of 216-214.

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Arrington stresses budget adherence in testimony to Rules Committee

By Lubbock Times | Apr 9, 2025

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington delivered testimony to the House Rules Committee, emphasizing the significance of sticking to the guidelines set forth in the House-passed budget resolution.

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Arrington expresses concern over Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge expansion proposal

By Lubbock Times | Apr 8, 2025

Today, the House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) addressed the House Natural Resources Committee, voicing his opposition to a proposed expansion of the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.

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Lynn County: Residents received $20.63 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Lubbock Times | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.1% of income in Lynn County, providing an average of $3,604 per capita to residents.

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House Budget Chairman Arrington criticizes Senate’s amendment to budget resolution

By Lubbock Times | Apr 5, 2025

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington expressed his dissatisfaction with the Senate's recent amendment to the House-approved budget resolution.

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Rep. Blake Moore appointed to lead Budget Committee Health Care Task Force

By Lubbock Times | Apr 4, 2025

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington has appointed Representative Blake Moore to chair the Committee's Health Care Task Force.

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Crosby County saw 38.0% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Lubbock Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 44.8% of income in Crosby County, an alarming 38% surge from 6.8% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Arrington introduces bipartisan bill to enhance rural specialty care through telehealth

By Lubbock Times | Apr 3, 2025

Today in Washington, D.C., the bipartisan Ensuring Access to Specialty Care Everywhere (EASE) Act was introduced by House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), alongside Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-OR).

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Jodey Arrington outlines budget and trade priorities on The Ben Shapiro Show

By Lubbock Times | Apr 3, 2025

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington recently appeared on The Daily Wire's The Ben Shapiro Show to discuss the role of the budget reconciliation process in advancing the "America First" agenda.

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House Budget Chairman urges Senate to advance budget resolution

By Lubbock Times | Mar 30, 2025

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington from Texas made a public appeal on CBS News' "Face the Nation" and "The Hill Sunday" on NewsNation for the U.S. Senate to advance the House-passed budget resolution.