Texas Standard for June 16, 2017
Amazon’s virtual retail revolution just got a whole lot more real with a $14 billion purchase of Texas-based Whole Foods. We’ll discuss the backstory. And: Is there anything more American than baseball? As Congress explores bipartisan huddles, it’s an inter-party rivalry that’s causing sparks. The latest move in Texas is the governor’s veto of scores of just-passed bills. We’ll look at what was left on the cutting room floor. Also: A look at what’s about to become Texas law in our roundup of the week in politics. Plus: In light of news that election season hackers struck 39 states and tried to crack databases in Dallas, what can be done to better defend our election systems? Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:
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Assistant producer Alexandra Hart steps into the studio.
Today’s Stories:
Greg Abbott Vetos 50 Bills, The Most Since 2007
Dallas County Worries Russian Hackers Targeted Election System
Advocacy Groups Warn Cruz And Cornyn About Medicaid Cuts In Bill To Repeal Obamacare
Texas Business Leaders Want A Say In The New NAFTA
New Report Finds That Texas Voters Faced Five Major Barriers To Casting Ballots
In Blockbuster Deal, Amazon Acquires Austin-Based Whole Foods
Flying Drones For College Credit At The University Of Houston
A Father Leaves His Kids With A Memory They’ll Never Forget
Typewriter Rodeo: It’s Not The Heat, It’s The Humidity
Despite A Flurry Of Vetoes, Some Bills Gain Abbott’s Approval
More from 06/16/2017
New Report Finds That Texas Voters Faced Five Major Barriers To Casting Ballots
Dallas County Worries Russian Hackers Targeted Election System
Greg Abbott Vetoes 50 Bills, The Most Since 2007
Advocacy Groups Warn Cruz And Cornyn About Medicaid Cuts In Bill To Repeal Obamacare
Texas Business Leaders Want A Say In The New NAFTA
In Blockbuster Deal, Amazon Acquires Austin-Based Whole Foods
A Father Leaves His Kids With A Memory They’ll Never Forget
Flying Drones For College Credit At The University Of Houston
Typewriter Rodeo: It’s Not The Heat, It’s The Humidity
Despite A Flurry Of Vetoes, Some Bills Gain Abbott’s Approval
