Gromer Jeffers Jr.

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Political writer for @dallasnews. Fan of baseball, blues, gospel and hard soul. My hometown @cubs will win the World Series. I’ve got the first round.

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Texas lottery faces uncertain future - could this be the end?

1 week ago | news-journal.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

Some legislators are pushing to eliminate the Texas Lottery amid questions about its management and multiple criminal investigations. What started as concerns over whether lottery officials violated Texas law by allowing couriers to take online ticket orders has ballooned into the Texas Rangers and Attorney General Ken Paxon investigating potential crimes related to two multi-million dollar jackpots. The controversy has put the lottery in limbo.
Texas lottery faces uncertain future - could this be the end?

1 week ago | tylerpaper.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

Some legislators are pushing to eliminate the Texas Lottery amid questions about its management and multiple criminal investigations. What started as concerns over whether lottery officials violated Texas law by allowing couriers to take online ticket orders has ballooned into the Texas Rangers and Attorney General Ken Paxon investigating potential crimes related to two multi-million dollar jackpots. The controversy has put the lottery in limbo.
What Dems can learn from Abbott's victory on vouchers

2 weeks ago | marshallnewsmessenger.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

DALLAS — Democrat Beto O’Rourke has nothing good to say about Greg Abbott, but acknowledges the Republican governor used political power effectively to pass “school choice.”Abbott is poised to sign legislation that creates a voucher-style program for families to use public money to attend private schools. Conservatives have pushed for such a plan for more than a quarter century, and last year Abbott went to war with members of his own party to make it happen.
What Democrats can learn from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's 'school choice' victory

2 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

DALLAS - Democrat Beto O'Rourke has nothing good to say about Greg Abbott, but acknowledges the Republican governor used political power effectively to pass "school choice."Abbott is poised to sign legislation that creates a voucher-style program for families to use public money to attend private schools. Conservatives have pushed for such a plan for more than a quarter century, and last year Abbott went to war with members of his own party to make it happen. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
What Democrats can learn from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s ‘school choice’ victory

2 weeks ago | thederrick.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

DALLAS — Democrat Beto O’Rourke has nothing good to say about Greg Abbott, but acknowledges the Republican governor used political power effectively to pass “school choice.”Abbott is poised to sign legislation that creates a voucher-style program for families to use public money to attend private schools. Conservatives have pushed for such a plan for more than a quarter century, and last year Abbott went to war with members of his own party to make it happen.
What Democrats can learn from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s ‘school choice’ victory

2 weeks ago | union-bulletin.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

DALLAS — Democrat Beto O’Rourke has nothing good to say about Greg Abbott, but acknowledges the Republican governor used political power effectively to pass “school choice.”Abbott is poised to sign legislation that creates a voucher-style program for families to use public money to attend private schools. Conservatives have pushed for such a plan for more than a quarter century, and last year Abbott went to war with members of his own party to make it happen.
What Democrats can learn from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s ‘school choice’ victory

2 weeks ago | dailyitem.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

DALLAS — Democrat Beto O’Rourke has nothing good to say about Greg Abbott, but acknowledges the Republican governor used political power effectively to pass “school choice.”Abbott is poised to sign legislation that creates a voucher-style program for families to use public money to attend private schools. Conservatives have pushed for such a plan for more than a quarter century, and last year Abbott went to war with members of his own party to make it happen. kAm~’#@FC<6[ H9@ =@DE E@ p33@EE :?
What Democrats can learn from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s ‘school choice’ victory

2 weeks ago | swoknews.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

DALLAS — Democrat Beto O’Rourke has nothing good to say about Greg Abbott, but acknowledges the Republican governor used political power effectively to pass “school choice.”Abbott is poised to sign legislation that creates a voucher-style program for families to use public money to attend private schools. Conservatives have pushed for such a plan for more than a quarter century, and last year Abbott went to war with members of his own party to make it happen. kAm~’#@FC<6[ H9@ =@DE E@ p33@EE :?
What Democrats can learn from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s ‘school choice’ victory

2 weeks ago | dailygazette.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz says he hopes Trump’s tariffs are temporary

3 weeks ago | news-journal.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr.

DALLAS — In a Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre ballroom full of conservatives, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz last week accepted the Sir Antony Fisher Award, named after the British free-market neoliberal. The event was the John Goodman Institute’s Annual Dinner and attracted serious-minded conservatives who want to find solutions to a range of issues, including access to health care, reducing the deficit and keeping the economy humming.