Grumet: No raise since 2001? Texas retirees deserve updated pensions
Texas has not raised state retirees pensions in more than two decades, even as lawmakers have increased their own pensions twice in that time.
Source: statesman.com
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Retired TX employees struggle while budget plans leave them out
Retired state employees arent mentioned in the Texas Legislatures budget plans, despite not having a pension raise in 20 years.
Source: lmtonline.com
State retirees struggle through inflation while budget plans leave them out
Budget proposals in the Texas Legislature include billions in raises for current and retired teachers, as well as current state employees. So far, retired state employees are not mentioned in the budget plans. The state’s former public servants haven’t had a pension raise in 20 years.
Source: ksat.com
Environmental advocates say Fayette coal plant is 'poisoning' residents, push city to test water
Austin partially owns a coal-powered plant in Fayette County. Advocates say coal ash there is not properly stored, potentially getting into the water and land.
Source: kut.org