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February 25, 2025

Controversies and resignations at the Texas Lottery Commission

By: Angela Kocherga

An appeals court upholds a decision to remove the judge who pushed the state to improve conditions for foster children. What happens now?
A controversial lottery win leads Texas to ban third-party apps selling tickets.
A federal court has blocked the SAVE plan, a Biden-era initiative aimed at lowering – and in some cases, erasing – student loan debt for millions. What it means for those enrolled.
And: Lawmakers consider a bill that would increase housing by converting vacant office space into places to live.