Texas Standard For June 19, 2018

Texas Democrats and Republicans introducing legislation to stop the separation of families illegally entering the U.S. With all eyes on what’s happening in South Texas right now, lawmakers of both parties are now scrambling to push legislation to deal with what’s been described as a humanitarian crisis. But will the bills make a real difference, or is it just for political show as the outrage grows? We’ll take a closer look at what’s being proposed. Also: A troubling new report on first responders and suicide, we’ll take a look. And: Encouraging news to tackle climate change: taking carbon out of the air… is it for real? And if so, how soon will it happen? Those stories and more today on the Texas Standard:

By Texas StandardJune 19, 2018 11:23 amWhole Shows

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Producer, and today's host, Laura Rice, cuts audio for the show.