Debido al cierre del gobierno, millones de familias verán su asistencia alimentaria federal SNAP detenida. Si tú, o alguien que conoces, necesita asistencia alimentaria, por favor utiliza esta guía para localizar centros de distribución de alimentos y otros recursos comunitarios en el área metropolitana de Houston. Nadie debería tener que enfrentar una mesa vacía en soledad.
Read moreSNAP Benefits Are At Risk—Here’s How Houston Families Can Get Food Help
Over 40 million Americans depend on SNAP each month to put food on the table. But beginning this November, amidst the second-largest government shutdown in U.S. history, millions of families will see their food assistance halted. If you, or anyone you know needs food assistance, please use this guide to locate food distribution centers and other community resources in the Greater Houston Area. No one should have to face an empty table alone.
Read moreUnited States Merit Systems Protection Board
When it comes to challenging a discriminatory or otherwise wrongful termination, employees typically turn to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or a local employment agency, such as Texas Workforce Commission. For federal workers, there is an additional agency that assists: the United States Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). The work of the MSPB has come to light in recent months as the result of the dismissal of scores of federal employees.
Read moreState AI Regulation? Aye-Aye!
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The striking of the moratorium on state AI regulation is good news for many states, including Texas, that have already enacted laws to police AI. In June, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (Act). The Act, presented as HB 149, established regulations for the use of AI within Texas. The Act was designed to facilitate and advance “responsible development of [AI] systems,” protect individuals from foreseeable risks associated with AI, and create transparency in the development or use of AI, including such use by state agencies.
Read moreCourt is in Session: NCAA's Swishes & Misses
The big (college) basketball game is on the horizon, and the playoff fight is officially on. Our own University of Houston Cougars are in the 2025 NCAA basketball tournament as a top seed, for the third time in a row!
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