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These offices are on Texas ballots this year

| September 9, 2024

Election season is just around the corner, and it’s likely you’ve heard about the big races, including the one for our next US president. But what about races that are local to Texas—and even DFW? There are actually tons of offices and positions on the ballot this November, and it may be surprising to hear […]

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she steps on stage to address a crowd, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, during a campaign stop, in North Hampton, N.H. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Kamala Harris proposes plan to make it easier for Texans to start small businesses

by Isabel Soisson

| September 5, 2024

Harris has proposed expanding a tax deduction for costs that are incurred while starting a business, creating a new fund that would allow the country’s smallest banks to cover the interest accrued on loans to new businesses, and more.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Aug. 22, 2024 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Kamala Harris wants to make it easier to afford housing in Texas

by Isabel Soisson

| September 4, 2024

After years of a worsening housing crisis in Texas, Kamala Harris’ proposals seek to create three million homes by 2028, provide down payment assistance to first-time home buyers, and crack down on price fixing among corporate landlords.